Academy Dues Structure Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I have to pay dues to remain an Academy Fellow?
No, you can choose to be an ‘Honorific Fellow’ without paying dues. However, Honorific Fellows do not have the additional privileges that Fellows in good standing enjoy, such as voting in Academy elections, nominating candidates for Academy fellowship and submitting manuscripts to mBio via a fast-track pathway.
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No, you can choose to be an ‘Honorific Fellow’ without paying dues. However, Honorific Fellows do not have the additional privileges that Fellows in good standing enjoy, such as voting in Academy elections, nominating candidates for Academy fellowship and submitting manuscripts to mBio via a fast-track pathway.
2. What benefits do I receive as an Honorific Fellow?
Honorific Fellows are recognized as members of the Academy without having to pay 黑料正能量and Academy dues. Any Fellow of the Academy can opt for Honorific status regardless of their 黑料正能量membership status.
3. What benefits do I receive if I become an Academy Fellow in good-standing?
Fellows in good-standing enjoy four key benefits from the Academy:
- Nominating candidates for Academy fellowship.
- Voting in Academy elections.
- Running for Academy leadership positions.
- Submitting manuscripts to mBio via a special and accelerated submission path.
4. What are the differences between Academy+黑料正能量Contributing Membership and Academy+黑料正能量Premium Membership?
Along with the four key Academy benefits, Academy+黑料正能量Contributing Membership provides Fellows with all 黑料正能量Contributing membership benefits, including member-only pricing on 黑料正能量events, 黑料正能量Journal subscriptions, and 黑料正能量Press titles, access to member-only content on and voting in 黑料正能量elections.
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5. Can I pay for Academy membership only without also purchasing 黑料正能量membership?
No, we will no longer offer dues-paying Academy membership alone. Current Fellows can choose to have Honorific status or to get Academy+黑料正能量membership.
6. Do you offer a lifetime Academy membership?
No, we will no longer offer this type of membership.
7. I am already a lifetime member of the Academy. How will this change affect me?
黑料正能量and the Academy will honor your lifetime Academy membership. Your Academy membership remains unchanged, and you will receive all Academy benefits listed above. You are not required to obtain 黑料正能量membership; however, you must abide by ASM’s Code of Ethics (which can be found in ASM's Policies and Procedures Manual). If you would like to receive 黑料正能量membership benefits, you must purchase yearly 黑料正能量membership separately.
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