Join a Thriving Community of Ocean Professionals
- Membership groups are determined according to the current location of your employing institution.
- To identify which group you belong to, please refer to Membership Fees.
Membership Eligibility Verification
- Eligibility | PhD awarded between 5 to 10 years ago; mid-career professionals with relevant experience.
- Upon completion of the membership purchase, applicants will be contacted for a thorough qualification review by the organization.
- If an applicant is found not to meet the prescribed membership criteria, the membership fee will not be refunded, and the applicant will be ineligible to receive the membership certificate or any associated membership benefits.
- By submitting a membership application and payment, the applicant acknowledges and agrees to this policy.
Rights
- Access to the IOS Mailing List and targeted networking opportunities with peers worldwide
- Enjoy 20% discounts on journals, publications, and select events
- Priority access to thematic workshops, working groups, and policy dialogues
- Eligibility to serve as technical reviewers, committee members, or session chairs
- Opportunities to publish in IOS-affiliated special issues and act as reviewer or editor
- Participation dedicated scientific committeesand strategic planning initiatives
Obligations
- Serve as contributors to professional events and peer-review activities
- Provide feedback to help improve IOS programs and initiatives
- Facilitate collaboration between their home institutions and IOS
- Represent IOS values and integrity in professional settings