Become an APS member
Why join APS?
Explore APS member benefits that will help you grow your career and network, find the membership type that's right for you, and discover special benefits for students.
Access exclusive resources, connect with 50,000+ physicists worldwide, and share your research.
Joining APS connects you to other students, mentors, funding opportunities, and ways to advance your education and career in physics.
Membership options for every stage of your career
Whether you're a student just starting your journey, an experienced physicist with a distinguished career, or somewhere in between, APS has a membership option for you. We also offer special memberships for unemployed, retired, and other eligible physicists around the world.
Regular membership
Open to all science professionals and physics enthusiasts
$189
Student memberships
Free for the first year, with student-friendly prices
- Undergraduate: $25
- Graduate: $39
$25–$39
Early-career membership
Open to science professionals up to five years after they have received their final degree
$79
Senior membership
For current members who have been part of APS for at least a decade and are at least 70 years old or retired.
$99
APS units: Collaborate and connect
APS units are your opportunity to network with colleagues of similar interests, find collaborators and mentors, and stay informed of new developments in your specialized fields and regions.
Network and engage with APS communities
Grow as a leader, network in your field, and connect with APS initiatives that match your interests and will advance your career.
Student ambassadors serve as a voice for physics by building inclusive communities at colleges and universities around the world.
Discover the many opportunities to connect with students and scientists who share your interests and background while fostering a sense of belonging in the physics community.
Connect with others studying and working in the fields of aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, software, biophysics, and more.
Explore APS membership opportunities and benefits for physicists outside the United States.
APS offers membership fee waiver for scientists facing financial hardship
We know that cuts to federal science agencies have real consequences, including derailing careers and affecting livelihoods. In moments like these, please know that the American Physical Society is utilizing its resources to help physicists affected in real, tangible ways.
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Share your expertise, mentor future physicists, and help shape science policy through APS volunteer opportunities.
Discover the benefits and services available to you as a current APS member.