- All members are required to agree to abide by the SVP Code of Ethics.
- All memberships include full online access to the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology - the most widely read journal in the profession - as well as voting rights (excepting Junior Members). Except where indicated, members may choose to receive a print subscription to the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology for an additional charge.
- Click here for additional details about SVP member benefits.
Click Here to join online and pay with a credit card.
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.
2025 New Member Application Form (PDF)
2025 Membership Renewal Form (PDF)
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
| Membership Type | Includes Online-Only JVP Subscription | Includes Print + Online JVP Subscription |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Member | $160 | $180 |
| Regular Member (3-year term) | $480 | $540 |
| Regular Member - Middle HDI Country* | $40 | $55 |
| Regular Member - Developing Country** | $20 | $30 |
| Undergraduate/Graduate Student Member | $55 | $75 |
| Undergraduate/Graduate Student Member - Middle HDI Country*** | $15 | $25 |
| Undergraduate/Graduate Student Member - Developing Country**** | $10 | $15 |
| Transitional Early-Career Member (3-year term - renewing Student members only) | $185 | N/A |
| Second Member (final year) | $80 | N/A |
| Emeritus Member | $35 | $55 |
| Lifetime Member | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Junior Member | $40 | N/A |
| Contributing Member | $260 (includes additional $100 donation) | $280 (includes additional $100 donation) |
| Sustaining Member | $410 (includes additional $250 donation) | $430 (includes additional $250 donation) |
| Partner Member | $660 (includes additional $500 donation) | $680 (includes additional $500 donation) |
| Patron Member | $1160 (includes additional $1000 donation) | $1180 (includes additional $1000 donation) |
Regular Member
Regular membership is open to any individual over 18 that is interested in vertebrate paleontology either professionally or avocationally. (For those under 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 0.85-0.55
Regular Member currently residing in a Developing Country
**as defined here as those nations with a UN HDI index of <0.55
Undergraduate/Graduate Student Member
Students must provide a valid university or college identification card as well as the name and email address of an advisor or authorized academic official.
Undergraduate/Graduate Student Member currently residing in a Middle HDI Country
***as defined here as those nations with a UN HDI index of 0.85-0.55; Students must provide a valid university or college identification card as well as the name and email address of an advisor or authorized academic official.
Undergraduate/Graduate Student Member currently residing in a Developing Country
****as defined here as those nations with a UN HDI index of <0.55; Students must provide a valid university or college identification card as well as the name and email address of an advisor or authorized academic official.
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.
Second Member
Available to individuals living in the same household as an existing member. Please note that 2025 is the final year that this member type will be offered.
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 upon turning 18.
- A parent or legal guardian must sign this application and agree to the ethics statement and all membership requirements.
- Applicant must provide a 250-500 word typed personal statement stating why they are interested in becoming a member of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (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 do not have voting rights.
- Eligible to receive a discounted registration rate for attendance at SVP annual meetings. In order to complete registration for an Annual Meeting, Junior members require the written approval of a parent or guardian to attend.
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 and on signage at the SVP annual meeting. An acknowledgement of your donation and status as a Donor member will be sent to you. The added donations listed are on top of 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 the ability to vote. For more information on how to nominate someone, please see Honorary Membership.