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• All members are required to agree to abide by the SVP Code of Conduct.
• All memberships include full online access to the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology - the most widely read journal in the profession.
• All members except Junior members are eligible to vote in SVP elections.
• Click here for additional details about SVP member benefits.

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To pay by check or money order, please mail a completed copy of the new member application or membership renewal form with your payment to the SVP business office at the address indicated on the form.

2027 New Member Application Form

2027 Membership Renewal Form

For information about submitting payment by wire transfer, please email membership@vertpaleo.org.

Please Note:

• All memberships are processed on a calendar year basis with a start date of January 1 and an end date of December 31. Memberships are not prorated.
• Dues paid prior to the conclusion of the Fall SVP Annual Meeting are applied to the current calendar year. Dues paid after the conclusion of the Annual Meeting are applied to the next calendar year. You must be a member of the society for the current calendar year to receive meeting registration discounts.
• Dues payments are non-refundable.

MEMBERSHIP DUES PRICE SCHEDULE

Regular Member
Regular membership is open to any individual over 18 that is interested in vertebrate paleontology either professionally or avocationally (for those under the age of 18, see Junior Membership).

Regular Member currently residing in a Middle-HDI Country
*as defined here as those nations with a UN HDI index of 0.55 - 0.85.

Regular Member currently residing in a Developing Country
**as defined here as those nations with a UN HDI index of less than 0.55.

Undergraduate/Graduate Student Member
Students must provide a copy of their current university or college identification card as well as the name and email address of their academic advisor or supervisor.

Undergraduate/Graduate Student Member currently residing in a Middle HDI Country
***as defined here as those nations with a UN HDI index of 0.55 - 0.85. Students must provide a copy of their current university or college identification card as well as the name and email address of their academic advisor or supervisor.

Undergraduate/Graduate Student Member currently residing in a Developing Country
****as defined here as those nations with a UN HDI index of less than 0.55. Students must provide a copy of their current university or college identification card as well as the name and email address of their academic advisor or supervisor.

Transitional Early-Career Member
Offers a discounted rate for 3 years to renewing Student members of SVP who are approaching the end of training to help bridge the gap between the academic and employment years.

Emeritus Member
Available to SVP members who are retired from formal employment and have been a member of SVP for thirty years (not necessarily continuously).

Junior Member

• Open to individuals between 14-17 years of age (as of January 1 of the year of application).
• Must transition to another form of membership if continuing as an SVP member upon turning 18.
• A parent or legal guardian's name must be provided along with the application and that person must agree to the ethics statement and all membership requirements.
• Applicant must provide a 250–500-word personal statement stating why they are interested in becoming a member of SVP.
• Applicant must provide a letter of reference from a teacher, SVP member, or other person in the field of paleontology or a related field.
• Junior members are not eligible to vote in SVP elections.
• Junior members qualify to receive a discounted registration rate for attendance at SVP Annual Meetings. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while attending the Annual Meeting.

Donor Memberships
By adding a donation to your membership dues, you’re helping to ensure the continuation and growth of our education and advocacy programs. Contributing, Sustaining, Partner, and Patron members are recognized in the Program Book at the SVP Annual Meeting. An acknowledgement of your donation and status as a Donor member will be sent to you. The listed donation amounts are in addition to the Regular membership fee.

Contributing Member: $100 additional donation

Sustaining Member: $250 additional donation

Partner Member: $500 additional donation

Patron Member: $1000 additional donation

Honorary Membership
A lifetime free membership that is awarded to individuals (both current members and non-members) in recognition of contributions to the field of vertebrate paleontology. Honorary members receive online access to the journal and have voting rights. For more information on how to nominate someone, please see Honorary Membership.