About SFS Membership
The Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) is a premier and welcoming international organization of aquatic scientists. As a member, you are part of a vibrant network dedicated to advancing the understanding, preservation, and appreciation of freshwater ecosystems worldwide. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher, a passionate student, or simply interested in the wonders of freshwater environments, you belong to a society that is both prestigious and welcoming.
Your SFS membership gives you access to resources, opportunities, and connections to support your contributions to freshwater science, from networking opportunities and access to cutting-edge research, to professional development tools and forums for collaboration.
Click here to join or renew your membership
We have recently moved to a new membership management platform called Currinda. All current and recent SFS members will already have a profile pre-loaded in Currinda. Simply enter the email address associated with your existing or recent SFS membership and click “Forgotten password” to log in, then follow the steps to renew your membership.
In light of the loss of federal support for many of our professional leadership programs and as a way to continue growing SFS member support, we have raised membership dues to meet our operational expenses. Emeriti, please note that we are asking you to pay a membership fee ($45/year) as a way to continue supporting and expanding SFS benefits and programs.
Note: The SFS membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December, regardless of date of joining. Membership payments received before 1 November are applied to current-year membership; payments received on or after November 1 are credited toward next-year membership (with membership benefits taking effect immediately).
SFS is committed to providing its members a wide range of tangible, value-added benefits. These include the numerous intangible benefits that come with associating with a scientific society that encourages and supports the development of influential aquatic science, through our meetings, a peer-reviewed journal, and mentoring of students and early career professionals. In addition, SFS promotes and facilitates the use of best-available science in policymaking and management of freshwater ecosystems.
Benefits of Membership
SFS is committed to providing its members a wide range of value-added benefits:
- Steeply discounted members' registration for the annual meeting
- Free digital access to the Society’s premier not-for-profit, peer-reviewed journal, Freshwater Science
- Eligibility for SFS student and professional awards at all career stages
- Eligibility for travel and research grants
- Discounted examination fees for the Taxonomic Certification Program administered by the SFS Taxonomic Certification Committee in partnership with Stroud Water Research Center
- Leadership and service, and opportunities within SFS committees with other committed professionals
- Access to the membership directory
- Engagement in Society decision-making and voting in elections.
- Freshwater Science BRIDGES Fact Sheets - non-technical fact sheets that summarize a cluster of FWS articles on a particular topic
Membership Categories and Annual Dues
Categories of membership and annual dues are established by the SFS Board of Directors and approved by the Society membership. All monetary values are US dollars.
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Membership Category
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2026 Dues
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Developing Country Regular
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$10
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Developing Country Student
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$10
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Student
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$40
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Emeritus
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$45
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Income less than or equal to $50K
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$95
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Income Level >$50K to $75K
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$135
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Income Level >$75K to $100K
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$175
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Income Level >$100K to $150K
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$230
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Income level > $150K
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$250
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Definitions of Membership Categories
- Developing Country Member (Student and Regular)—available to members who reside and/or are employed in a developing country, including low- or middle-income countries, as defined by the World Bank.
- Student Member—available to members matriculated full-time in an undergraduate (Associate or Bachelor’s degree program or equivalent) or graduate (Master’s or Ph.D. program or equivalent) degree-seeking program.
- Emeritus Member—available to members 65+ years old who self-declare having maintained continuous membership in SFS for 25 years.
- Regular Member—Dues are based on self-declared annual income. These are available to members who do not qualify for any of the special membership categories listed above
Note: The SFS membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December regardless of date of joining. Membership payments received before 1 November are applied to current-year membership; payments received on or after November 1 are credited toward next-year membership (with membership benefits taking effect immediately).
For More Information
SFS Member Services at ASN Events
Phone: (+61) 03 8650 4395
Email: sfs@asnevents.net.au