Trainee Membership
QUALIFICATIONS
To become a Trainee member, an applicant must be one of the following:
- A postdoctoral fellow or medical resident in an immunology (or related field) training program. Postdoctoral Trainee membership may be held for up to 6 years of postdoctoral training (exceptions will be considered).
- A graduate student enrolled in an education or training program that could lead to a career in immunology or a related field. Graduate Student Trainee members are eligible to renew in this sub-category for the duration of their graduate training.
Applicants for postdoctoral and graduate student trainee membership must submit at the time of application and annually thereafter a Trainee Certification Form (TCF) signed by their advisor or department chair, certifying the applicant's trainee status.
- A recent college graduate (young professional) within 5 years of receiving a BA, BS or equivalent degree. Young Professional Trainee members are eligible to renew in this sub-category for up to 5 years post degree or until enrollment in a graduate or medical degree program. Applicants must submit at the time of application and annually thereafter a Young Professional Certification Form (YPCF) signed by their supervisor.
- An undergraduate student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with an interest in immunology. Undergraduate Student Trainee members are eligible to renew in this sub-category for the duration of their years as an undergraduate student. Applicants must submit at the time of application and annually thereafter a photocopy of their undergraduate student ID in PDF.
BENEFITS
- Career development
- Scientific advances
- Representation and advocacy
- Participation and service opportunities
- Eligibility for career-advancing programs
- Financial benefits
For a full description of membership benefits, click here.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Annual membership dues are based on the calendar year (January 1 – December 31).
- $85 Postdoctoral
- $75 Young Professional
- $64 Graduate Student
- $50 Undergraduate Student
Invoices for Canadian residents will include GST and HST, as applicable. Membership for all trainee categories includes online access to The Journal of Immunology.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
STEP 1:
Download the appropriate certification form (if applicable) and begin preparing the required document for your sub-category.
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows: Trainee Certification Form (TCF)
Young professionals: Young Professional Certification Form (YPCF)
Complete the form, have it signed, and create a PDF.
Undergraduate students: create a PDF of your undergraduate student ID card
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STEP 2:
If you already have an account as a past member or past AAI event attendee: Login at the membership portal. Once logged in, select the
Trainee Member Application under
Join AAI / Member Applications.
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STEP 3:
Then complete the required information on the online application:
- Supply the required information
- Provide payment
- Upload the required document for your sub-category
Your Trainee membership will be complete once we receive
- Your payment
- The required document for your membership sub-category
Trainee Membership dues are nonrefundable.