Become a PSGB Member/ Renew Your Membership

PSGB is a thriving and friendly society that encourages members from all backgrounds, career stages, primatological disciplines and institutions (including universities, zoos, welfare organisations and NGOs). If not already a member, you are encouraged to join PSGB. 

Member Benefits

* Two copies per year of the Society journal, Primate Eye and our newsletters

* Reduced price for PSGB Summer and Winter meeting registration

* Eligibility to apply for PSGB grants

* Great networking opportunities

* Exclusive access to certain PSGB content on our YouTube channel

* Reduced subscription costs to Folia Primatologica, the official scientific journal of PSGB

* Reduced price PSGB merchandise 

* All PSGB members are automatically members of the European Federation of Primatologists who host biennial scientific meetings

* View Council minutes to ensure transparency between the Council and members.

PSGB can claim Gift Aid on your membership if you are a British tax payer.  You can complete the form on-line when you sign up to become a member. 

Please send all enquiries to the Membership Secretary, Dr Tracie McKinney: [email protected].

Full Membership

Full membership is open to people (including postgraduate students) with a recognised qualification in primatology. Applications must be supported by a current member, requiring an email address for online applications 

Associate Membership

Those without a recognised qualification who have a serious interest in primates can join as Associate members using a CV (supporter not required). Associate members can participate in all Society activities but cannot hold office or vote at Society business meetings. Please email your CV to the membership secretary. 

Student Membership

Full-time students can join as Student Members. Student status must be confirmed by a tutor or supervisor (requiring an email address for online applications or signature on the printed form). The tutor / supervisor does not need to be a PSGB member. Following graduation, students are allowed to renew at the student rate for one additional year. We advise you to use an email address not related to your course of study to allow the PSGB to remain in contact with you when your course ends. 

Life Membership

Full and Associate members can choose to join as Life members. Please contact the Membership Secretary for further information.

Honorary Membership

From time to time, PSGB awards honorary membership to deserving individuals and organisations.

Renewal

You can join or renew securely online. If you are UK based then payment is by Direct Debit. If based outside UK then payment can be made by Credit or Debit card.

Subscription rates

Full/Associate membership is £30.00 per annum.

Student membership  is £15.00 per annum 

Full/Associate lifetime membership a single payment of £500.00.  

Membership Queries

If you awaiting confirmation of membership or need to check your membership status please email the Membership Secretary, Dr Tracie McKinney: [email protected].

PSGB stores your personal data electronically on a secure database to administer your membership, grant applications and meeting registrations. We never disclose your personal data to third parties. If you register for a conference, PSGB may circulate your name and institution to other conference registrants. If you do not want your membership or conference registration disclosed to other PSGB members or conference registrants, please contact the Membership Secretary ([email protected]). You can update your details in the membership area of the website or alternatively please contact the Membership Secretary.