Categories and Fees
Please note that the SRF is unable to offer reduced membership rates.
Membership of the Society is open to scientists and students worldwide who work on any aspect of reproductive biology or fertility.
Please note that new categories have been introduced for 2025.
The membership year runs from January to December though applications will be accepted throughout the year. Applications are processed at the end of each month so please allow at least 6 weeks for your membership to be reviewed.
Student Member – £40
This category applies to BSc and Masters students. Students will need to confirm their status annually.
Summary of Benefits
- Free online subscription to Reproduction
- Fertility Conference bursaries *
- Vacation Scholarship for undergraduates*
- Eligible for prestigious SRF prizes and awards*
- Networking opportunities with peers and senior researchers
- Access to the SRF mentoring scheme
- Professional development opportunities
- Networking opportunities with peers and senior researchers
Membership Criteria
- BSc / MSc: Pursuing an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree (not including doctoral degree)
Please note that student membership do not have voting rights.
Associate Member – £60
This category applies to PhD students and Postdoc researchers. Members will need to confirm their status annually.
Summary of Benefits
- Free online subscription to Reproduction
- Travel Grants*
- Fertility Conference bursary*
- Eligible for prestigious SRF prizes and awards*
- Networking opportunities with peers and senior researchers
- Access to the SRF mentoring scheme
- Professional development opportunities
- Networking opportunities with peers and senior researchers
Membership Criteria
- Postdoctoral Researcher: Working in a temporary research position and I have completed my Doctoral degree
- PhD: Pursuing a Doctoral degree
Full Member – £75
This category applies to Principal Investigators, Clinical Fellows, or Academics.
Summary of Benefits
- Free online subscription to Reproduction
- Travel Grant*
- Eligible for the SRF Research Grants*
- Fertility Conference bursary*
- Eligible for prestigious SRF prizes and awards*
- Networking opportunities
- Opportunity to support the SRF mentoring scheme
- Eligible to stand for election to SRF Council
- Full voting rights
Membership Criteria
- Academic: Works in higher education and involved in the teaching of Undergraduates and/or Postgraduate students.
- PI: Lead researcher, responsible for overseeing and managing research projects in academic or clinical settings.
- Clinical Fellow: A healthcare professional undertaking specialised training or research in a clinical setting
Retired Member – FREE
We welcome members into this category who have been a continuous member of the SRF for at least 15 years and are no longer salaried by a university or institution. Emeritus professors who receive regular payments may need to pay a concessionary membership fee.
Summary of Benefits
- Free online subscription to Reproduction
- Fertility Conference bursary*
- Networking opportunities with peers
- Eligible for prestigious SRF awards*
- Opportunity to support the SRF mentoring scheme
