Applications are considered by a Committee of the ASP. Successful applicants will receive a receipt and a copy of the Constitution from the Secretariat. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised and their subscription fee refunded.
Membership Type | Description |
Annual Fee (AUD) |
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Student |
A person currently enrolled as a student in an Australian university, whose experience or interest will, in the opinion of the Council Executive, allow them to participate in and contribute to the activities of the Society. Proposed by a member of the Society (the proposer) and seconded by another member (the seconder). Note: Once student has completed one year out of PhD and working in the field the fee will change to Ordinary member rate of $150.00 |
$40 |
Ordinary Member |
A person whose experience or interest will, in the opinion of the Council Executive, allow them to participate in and contribute to the activities of the Society and proposed by a member of the Society (the proposer) and seconded by another member (the seconder). |
$150 |
Foundation Member |
Being any member who joined the Society on or before June 30, 1964. |
N/A |
Fellow |
A distinguished member, elected by Council, who by their influence or endeavour have promoted the advancement of parasitology and rendered conspicuous service to the cause of parasitology and the Society. See 6.4 of the ASP Constitution (2019) for how to nominate https://www.parasite.org.au/the-society/constitution/ |
$0 |
Lifetime Member (Retired) |
This category is for an Ordinary Member, of good standing and aged 55 years or older
who upon retirement, or at any time thereafter, may pay three times the current annual dues as a final payment entitling him/her to all the privileges of Ordinary Membership for life or, alternatively, an Ordinary Member in good standing upon retirement may pay membership dues annually at the student rate, entitling him/her to all the privileges of Ordinary Membership for that year. An application for Lifetime membership may be submitted, in writing, to the Secretary, without the need for a proposer or seconder. There is also the option for retired members to pay the same rate as students ie $40 per year. |
$450 (life) or $40 per year |
International Member |
This category is for a person living outside Australia whose experience or interest will, in the opinion of the Council Executive, allow them to contribute to the activities of the Society. Proposed by a member of the Society (the proposer) and seconded by another member (the seconder). Please email maureen.engler@parasite.org.au if you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to be complete the application form to be considered for a membership fee reduction. | $50 |