Choose The Right Fit For You
Select the membership type that best matches your current stage or role in the field of behavioral medicine. Memberships are individual, non-transferable, and based on the information submitted in your application.
Please note: Membership does not certify competence in behavioral medicine and cannot be used to represent qualifications to the public.
Low- And Middle-Income Country Discount
SBM offers all the benefits of membership at reduced rates to individuals living in countries with low- and middle-income economies as classified by the World Bank. If you reside in a low- or middle-income country, you’ll receive a 75% discount on your membership dues. When you fill out our online membership form, the discount will be automatically applied before checkout.
Let’s Get Ahead of October 1, Together
New federal funding rules may take effect October 1, and if your work is grant or institution-funded, you may be watching your budget a little more closely right now. We’re working hard to oppose these rules, but we don’t have all the answers about what’s ahead.
Here’s what we can tell you:
If you have funds available today, joining or renewing your SBM membership before October 1 is a simple way to make use of them before anything changes. No pressure here — just an option in this time of uncertainty.
And it comes with a bonus.
Join or renew early and you can go ahead and pay your Annual Meeting registration now, at the member rate for SBM’s 48th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions happening in Atlanta from April 14–17, 2027. You’ll complete the rest of your registration form when traditional registration opens in early November.
Every institution handles this differently, so it’s worth a quick check with your grants or sponsored programs office about what works for your funding. And if you have questions about timing, invoices, or receipts, just ask — that’s what we’re here for. Questions can be directed to info@sbm.org.
Membership Types & Cost
Full Membership
$380
Full membership confers the privilege of voting and holding office. Requirements include completion of a terminal degree in a relevant field. SBM fellows are considered full members.
Transitional Membership
1st Year $190; 2nd Year $270
Transitional membership offers the same member benefits as full membership but at a discounted rate to recent graduates in the first two years after conferral of their terminal degree.
Student & Trainee
$105 First-Time New Member Rate
Available to those who are enrolled in a full-time, accredited training program in a relevant field. Student/trainee members must provide educational or postdoctoral program information and dates on their member applications. No Voting privileges.
Associate Membership
$380
Associate membership provides membership for those who agree with the purposes and objectives of the organization, but who do not meet the requirements for full membership. Associate members do not have voting or office-holding privileges.
Emeritus
$0
Emeritus members have reached the age of 70, are retired, and have had at least eight years of active membership.
Affiliate
Available to entities including nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, educational institutions, government institutions, and research labs. Affiliate members receive the same benefits as full membership.
Dues Waiver for Job Loss
After at least one year of paid membership all member categories who become unemployed and are seeking full-time professional employment may be eligible to have their SBM dues waived. Please contact us at info@sbm.org
