The IOU offers different membership options
You can join the IOU for an annual membership fee and benefit from all our membership services. You may also wish to support our mission and programs through donations.
By joining you will have access to:
| Service | Details | |
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| IOU member forum | Read, inform, discuss in our IOU member forum. Learn about and discuss specific topics within our Working Groups. | |
| IOU member list | All users of the IOU webpage with an active membership are provided with the option to maintain a user profile page and are, therefore, free to distribute their contact details, webpage etc. All active members are allowed to see such profiles. | |
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IOCongress fee |
Registered and active IOU members will be able to register for IOCongresses at a special IOU-members-only registration fee. | |
| International Network | An international network of ornithologists and avian biologists. | |
| IOU members contact | Access to IOU members contact information. | |
| Networking | Effective collaborations through contacts with other active IOU members. | |
| Information | Information exchange with other ornithologists and avian biologists. | |
| Vacancies | Announcements regarding positions (both paid and volunteer), fellowships, university programs, and other opportunities. | |
Registration first!
Please note: Before paying your membership dues, you need to register first. If you are applying for membership at a reduced membership rate, your application with the filled application form will be sent to our Membership Committee for review and approval. You will receive confirmation of your registration as soon as possible, but if you have any questions, please email service[at]internationalornithology.org
IOU membership plans
Regular student membership
We offer memberships at a reduced rate to students. To apply for such a membership, please fill and submit this form. For detailed information see here
Regular membership
The regular membership of the IOU. Please purchase here. You may also renew your current membership for another year.
Memberships for students from low-income economies
We offer memberships at reduced rate for students from low-income economies. Please fill and submit this form.
Memberships for members from low-income economies
We offer memberships at rates to members in low-income economies. Please see the list for qualifying countries here.