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ISRV members form a global network of over 1,200 expert scientific researchers, clinicians and individuals with a professional or direct interest in respiratory viruses.

ISRV membership

ISRV is registered in England as a company limited by guarantee (a format for not-for-profit organizations) and is also registered with the Charity Commission (Company number 6021083, Registered charity number 1118829). ISRV is an independent and international scientific professional society that promotes the prevention, detection, treatment, and control of influenza and other respiratory virus diseases.

ISRV members form a global network of over 1,200 expert scientific researchers, clinicians and individuals with a professional or direct interest in respiratory viruses. Membership is open to all professional levels and our membership categories reflect both career stage and the economic challenges faced by individuals in low and middle income countries (LMIC) as classified by the World Bank.

£85 per year

Full membership

Full membership is open to scientists, clinicians, public health experts, and others who have a professional or direct interest in respiratory viruses and the areas of the Society's work.

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£43 per year

Student/Associate membership

Student/Associate Membership is open to individual scientists or clinicians who are engaged in active study for a BSc, PhD or a medical degree.

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£43 per year

LMIC membership

Individuals who qualify for Full or Student/Associate membership, residing in a low and lower middle income countries (LMIC) as classified by the World Bank may qualify for reduced or fee membership.

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Free Low Income Membership

Free Low Income Country membership is by special application only to eligible individuals residing in an LMIC and requires supporting documentation from the applicant and their employer.

If you reside in a qualifying country and would like to apply for Low Income Country membership, please email the membership team.  You will be asked to provide the necessary supporting documentation and then will be advised on how to submit your membership application. The acceptance of all applications membership will be at the discretion of the ISRV Council.

Eligibility and supporting documentation

Applicants must reside and work in one of the listed LMICs and upload a proof of LMIC-residency in English. This can include one of the following:

  • employment contract/proof from employer or university
  • proof of residency in an LMIC no older than one year
  • a copy of home rental contract in your name (document must be dated within the last year)
  • a phone/utility bill in your name (document must be dated within the last year).

Please note copy of a passport is not sufficient.

Membership benefits

Solidarity

Be an active part of the only global scientific association for influenza and other respiratory virus researchers and clinicians.

Journal

The ISRV journal, Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses is an Open Access journal that provides free, unrestricted access to research articles, allowing anyone globally to view and utilize scholarly information without subscription barriers. ISRV members benefit from a 10% reduction in the article processing charges for papers accepted for publication.

Online Resources

Where possible, presentations from invited speakers at most scientific meetings are available for members to view in the website Members' Area.

Conferences

Members benefit from reduced rates for registration at all ISRV meetings. This includes the Options for the Control of Influenza conferences, which are recognized as the primary scientific gatherings for influenza.

Webinars

ISRV organizes a program of ‘hot topic’ webinars focused on respiratory viruses. Access to future and past webinars is free.

Travel grants, scholarships and bursaries

Members may apply financial support to attend ISRV conferences and meetings.

Special Interest Groups

The chance to be active within special scientific interest groups within ISRV. (link to SIG pages).

Involvement

The opportunity to stand for and to vote in elections to the Board of ISRV and ISRV committees; and to participate in our Annual General Meetings.

Reclaiming Tax

If you are a UK taxpayer, the fee you pay for your membership may be tax-deductible (eligible for tax relief). You may also be able to claim tax relief against the cost of your exams.

Find out more about claiming tax relief