BECOME A MEMBER OF SCB

SCB began in 1985 with the hope of applying conservation to the traditional biological sciences. Since then, the field of conservation biology has grown considerably as has Society membership. SCB now boasts a membership of more than 12,000 in over 140 countries. This global community of conservation professionals is the foundation of the Society for Conservation Biology. Please click here for a list of SCB's member benefits.

Apply for an SCB Sponsored Membership

Thanks to a partnership with The Nature Conservancy, SCB is currently offering two-year sponsored memberships to those residing in developing countries (click here to see if your country qualifies). If you can afford to pay for membership, please proceed to 'Purchase your SCB Membership' below so that those in need can benefit from these sponsored memberships. If you would like to apply for sponsored membership, click he link below.

APPLY FOR A SPONSORED MEMBERSHIP! - Currently Unavailable - please bear with us while we evaluate the availability of additional sponsored memberships.

Purchase your SCB Membership

Please click on the link below to proceed to our SCB online Join form. This form will accept your order and process your membership through a secure online application. If you prefer not to purchase your membership online you can print a form to be faxed or mailed by clicking here.

Please note: If you are a current member or have been a member of SCB, you should login on our website to renew your membership. If you click the link below, you may create a duplicate membership that can cause complications in your membership record. For assistance in renewing please email membership@conbio.org.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN SCB!

Click here for information on SCB's membership and subscription policies.

Why join SCB?

Top ten reasons to join SCB – 2008


  1. Contribute to a global society devoted to conserving Earth's biodiversity.
  2. Become a part of a growing professional community, enhancing my professional network and furthering my career.
  3. Access world class conservation publications – Conservation Biology journal and the award-winning Conservation magazine.
  4. Stay informed about the state of the art in conservation.
  5. Support the Society's national and international policy work.
  6. Access relevant career, research, and grant opportunities.
  7. Promote and strengthen the discipline of conservation biology worldwide by mentoring rising stars in the field of conservation.
  8. Associate with local chapter members to contribute to regional conservation initiatives.
  9. Receive a standing invitation and discounts on admission to international annual meetings.
  10. FOR THE FUN AND SATISFACTION OF DECLARING MYSELF, OFFICALLY, A "CONSERVATION BIOLOGIST".
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