Stay at the Forefront of Scientific Discovery
Join Our Global Community Advancing Plant Science for a Sustainable Future
Be part of a dynamic international community advancing the science of molecular plant-microbe interactions. As a member of the IS-MPMI, you’ll connect with leading scientists, access the latest research, and open the door to meaningful collaboration and career development.
 
 
Membership Benefits
Members get access to a range of benefits that promote scientific advancement and foster professional growth.
Keep Up with the Cutting Edge of Research
Get full access to 
   Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (MPMI), IS-MPMI’s peer-reviewed journal featuring significant primary research and reviews on the molecular biology and genetics of pathological, symbiotic and associative interactions between microbes and plants.
- Members get discounted publishing rates.
 - With First Look online article access, your paper is published within days of acceptance!
 - The journal's global reach gives you an essential platform to share your work and gain recognition.
 
 
 
Connect and Collaborate Globally
Join our network of over 1,000 scientists across 50+ countries! Build relationships, find collaborators, and share insights across disciplines like microbiology, nematology, plant pathology, plant breeding, and more. Members get access to: 
- Our member-only LinkedIn group, where you can meet fellow scientists from around the world
 - The IS-MPMI member directory, where you can find colleagues in your area or by keyword
 
 
 
Advance Your Career
Whether you're a student, postdoc, or seasoned researcher, IS-MPMI supports your career with: 
- Reduced rates for the biennial 
      IS-MPMI Congress, the premier event that bring together hundreds of scientists in our field
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      Job postings and career resources
 - Eligibility to serve on our Board of Directors to build relationships, gain leadership skills, and make a lasting impact
 - Eligibility to be nominated for 
      IS-MPMI awards, recognizing outstanding service, scientific innovations, and significant accomplishments
 
 
 
Stay Informed
Receive exclusive updates through 
   Interactions and the 
   IS-MPMI News Capsule, featuring:
- Society news and updates
 - Member spotlights, research highlights, and interviews
 - 
      MPMI Editor’s Picks
 
 
 
Membership Options
IS-MPMI offers a variety of membership options based on your career stage:
    
      Save 20% with our two-year membership
 
 
| Membership Type | One-Year Dues | 
            Your Best Value Two-Year Dues | Eligibility | 
|---|
| Student | $20 | $32 | For students enrolled in a degree program. A major professor or department head must certify the student annually. | 
| Post-Doc | $35 | $56 | For anyone in a post-doctoral position at a school of higher education or not for profit research institution. A major professor or department head must certify post-doctorate status annually. | 
| Professional Researcher | $65 | $104 | For research support staff, such as a technician or programmer, at an academic institution or non-profit organization. | 
| Professional | $80 | $128 | For anyone actively interested in the advancement and promulgation of knowledge relevant to molecular plant-microbe interactions. | 
 
Complimentary Membership Options
- 
      Emeritus Membership
Retired members with 25+ years of IS-MPMI membership qualify for complimentary membership. 
      Contact IS-MPMI to request a transition to Emeritus Membership. - 
      Scientists from Developing Economies (SDE) Membership
Complimentary membership is available to scientists in 
      qualifying countries based on the World Bank's low-income and lower-middle income economies. To take advantage of this membership, select your country on the membership form and enter code SDE at checkout. 
 
 
Questions about eligibility? 
   Contact IS-MPMI Member Services.
 
 
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