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GSA provides the resources you need to stay on top of the aging field.

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Annual Scientific Meeting

GSA’s annual meeting on aging research, held in late fall, draws more than 4,500 professionals for four days of learning, sharing, and connection. GSA members save on registration which more than covers the cost of GSA membership!

GSA Connect

Connect to over 6,000 members from more than 50 countries on our online networking member platform. Access the member directory and sign-up for volunteer opportunities and over 65 Interest Groups.

Journals

24 X 7 online access to all five of GSA's scholarly journals with thousands of articles on every aspect of aging research, best practices and trends. GSA members are eligible for a 20% discount on open access article processing charges with the GSA Journals.

Keep Learning/Calendar of Events

Access courses and webinars related to the study and advancement in the fields of aging and gerontology. For recorded events, visit GSA Enrich to catch up on what you missed!

Interest Groups

GSA has over 65 interdisciplinary, topic-focused Interest Groups. Find your people!

Save Money!

GSA members receive discounts on Oxford University Press (OUP) books and save on open access charges when submitting articles to OUP Journals.

Membership Levels and Dues

Regular

Individuals who do not meet the requirements of the other membership types with restrictions.

$272/year

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Early Career

Intended for graduates transitioning into the workforce; available up to 2 consecutive years immediately after graduation or completion of Post Doc.

$183/year

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Graduate Student / Post-doc

Individuals who are enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education, those completing internship or residency requirements, and postdoctoral researchers and fellows.

$101/year

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Undergraduate Student

Undergraduates enrolled full time in accredited institutions of higher education.

$0/year

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Emeritus

Individuals who have been a member for 20 or more years and are no longer compensated for professional work. 

Members granted emeritus status prior to January 1, 2015, will be grandfathered in at their original emeritus dues rate.

$78/year

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Retired

Individuals who have not been a member of GSA for 20 or more years but are no longer being compensated for professional work.

$114/year

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AGHE Institutional Membership

GSA offers an Institutional Membership through the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education.

Rate Varies

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Membership Policy

GSA membership is for an individual and is non-transferrable and non-refundable. Membership dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. However, they may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. No percentage of dues is used for lobbying purposes.