Take Your Next Step in Epidemiology Your voice matters. Share it with the world.
Find Your Membership Path There is something here for every stage of your career
Students & Early-Career Professionals
Join a network that supports your growth from the classroom to your first leadership role.
Researchers & Practitioners
Get access to publishing opportunities, journal discounts, and mentoring roles.
Organizations & Bundled Membership
Support your team’s access to SER benefits through bulk access to Student/Trainee memberships.
For Researchers and Practitioners Why You Join SER
Whether you’re translating research into policy, guiding public health strategy, or shaping health systems, SER offers practitioners a platform to stay informed, connected, and empowered. SER supports the impact you make in communities—by connecting you with science, leadership, and opportunity.
Members join SER to advance both science and service. Here’s how your membership supports your work in the field:
- Publishing Opportunities
Publish in respected journals and present at SER’s annual meetings to increase your visibility and impact. - Connect Across Sectors
Build cross-sector networks to inform your work, discover partnership opportunities, and elevate public health efforts. - Translate research into practice with confidence
Stay current on the latest findings, methods, and public health trends through SER meetings, webinars, and journal access - Grow Your Influence
Support the next generation, shape future programming, and lend your experience to the evolving conversation in epidemiology.
What You Get With SER Membership Tools, Access, Opportunities.
Publishing & Research
- American Journal of Epidemiology
For an additional annual fee, gain access to two additional journals, AJE & Epidemiologic Review - Epidemiology Journal
Full online access included with membership (New 2026!) - 20% Discount on Open Access and page charges (AJE + Epidemiology)
- Visibility
Annual and Mid-Year Meeting abstracts published in Epidemiology
Career & Leadership Opportunities
- Leadership
Serve in leadership roles and shape the field - Award Eligibility
Eligibility for SER Awards and travel scholarships - Leadership Roles
Serve on committees, get involved with meetings
Career Tools & Events
- SER Library Access
Exclusive research and other resources - Reduced Rates
For Annual Meeting and Virtual Mid-Year - Job Board Access
Find new roles and career paths - Member-Only Events
Impact happens more than once a year
Ready to elevate your impact?
Join a global network of researchers, scholars, and practitioners shaping the future of epidemiology.
Choose the Right Fit for You There's a category for every stage of your career.
Every voice in epidemiology matters—what stage you’re at simply shapes how you contribute. Whether you’re just starting out, actively advancing your research, or continuing your legacy, SER offers a membership type that fits your path and goals.
Each category is more than a label—it’s a tailored experience. It helps ensure you receive the right opportunities, access, and recognition to support your current work while preparing you for what comes next. Understanding your membership type also ensures your investment aligns with your needs, from pricing to benefits to leadership pathways.
Explore the categories below to see which best matches your career stage. If you’re unsure, don’t worry—many members evolve through more than one category over time.
Choose Your Membership Type
Student/PostDoc
Individuals in a formal training program (e.g., Master’s, Doctorate, or Postdoc) are eligible until the membership year after their program ends.
Early Career
Includes members within three years of completing a terminal degree or training program. This also includes Master’s-level professionals.
Regular
Open to individuals more than three years past enrollment in a terminal degree or training program, through to retirement.
Emeritus/Retired
Membership rate is available for long-standing members of SER who are retired or have been designated with Emeritus status.
See pricing details below
Whether you’re ready to join now or still considering your options, getting started is simple. Once you’ve selected the membership type that best fits your stage and goals, you’ll move through a streamlined sign-up process designed to connect you with your benefits right away.
You’ll receive access to member-exclusive tools, event invitations, and publication discounts—all tailored to help you make a bigger impact in the field of epidemiology. If you’re unsure where to begin, you can always reach out to the SER team or consult our FAQ.
Membership is more than access—it’s alignment. Alignment with your professional stage, your network, and your ambitions.
Membership Fee Schedule
Annual and multi-year memberships are available. Prices below reflect calendar-year terms (Jan–Dec).
| Membership Type | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student/PostDoc | $50 | $105 | — |
| Early Career | $100 | $230 | — |
| Regular | $150 | $345 | $575 |
| Emeritus/Retired | $95 | $195 | $325 |
Multi-year pricing reflects savings over annual renewal. Memberships run through December 31 of the final year. Not all membership types offer 5-year options.
Need access to the American Journal of Epidemiology?
You can enhance your membership with a subscription to AJE for just:
$50 per year
Make a Bigger Impact with SER Advance your work. Influence the field. Join a thriving community.
SER is more than a membership—it’s a professional home for epidemiologists who are shaping public health through research, policy, and practice. Whether you’re publishing, mentoring, leading programs, or pushing boundaries in applied work, SER connects you with peers who share your commitment to progress and impact.
Your expertise moves the field forward, let SER help you go further.