Benefits of
Membership

Membership Guidelines

There are currently 1560 members of VSS, representing a wide range of vision research areas. 40% of our members come from outside the United States, representing over 30 countries.

Membership in Vision Sciences Society is on a calendar year basis. Dues are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Remember, you MUST become a 2009 member to access our Online Abstract Submission form and to submit an abstract for VSS 2009. All first authors MUST be current members in good standing.

VSS Membership is open to individuals with interest in the field of Vision Sciences.

How to Join

Online membership applications are handled through the VSS Membership and Meeting Services System which is also used for submitting abstracts and meeting registration. If you cannot remember your user name and password, when you attempt to log in to the system, click on "Forgot User Name and/or Password" and your login information will be emailed to you.

2009 Membership Fees

Predoctoral (Student) Member   $TBD

Postdoctoral Member   $TBD

Regular Member   $TBD

VSS Membership Benefits

  • Eligible to submit abstracts as First Author and present research at annual meeting
  • Eligible to submit proposals for VSS-sponsored symposia at the annual meeting
  • Receive reduced conference registration rates
  • Access to online membership directory
  • Eligible to submit job postings, announcements, conferences or seminars of interest to the VSS community
  • Students are eligible to apply for Student Travel Awards
  • VSS members can obtain online access to volume 21 (2008) and back issues of Spatial Vision at a special VSS-member rate of USD 76 / EUR 60. Use the order form to purchase, or write to brill@turpin-distribution.com, quoting action code 47733

The members-only area of the VSS website will allow you to update your membership profile online and print your own receipts.