HBA warmly welcomes undergraduate and graduate students into our community. This membership is open to individuals currently enrolled at accredited colleges or universities and provides access to all member privileges, including an online subscription to the American Journal of Human Biology.
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Student members pay reduced annual dues and are not eligible to vote or hold office.
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Membership is limited to 10 years.
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Verification of student status via a signed form from a faculty advisor or registrar is required for new student members.
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Submit completed forms to: felicia.madimenos@qc.cuny.edu within 30 days of joining.
Special Offer: Student memberships initiated after August 1 will be extended at no additional cost through December of the following year, encouraging continued student participation.
This category is open to any individual who supports the mission of the Human Biology Association. Subscribing members receive full access to member benefits, including the online journal, but are not eligible to vote or hold office.
Fellow status is reserved for individuals with a doctoral degree and demonstrated expertise in research or teaching on human biological variation in evolutionary, social, historical, and/or environmental contexts.
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Fellows enjoy full voting rights and eligibility for office.
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To apply, you must be a current member in good standing and submit your CV for review by the Executive Committee.
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While under consideration, applicants will remain classified as Subscribing Members.
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Submit CVs to: felicia.madimenos@qc.cuny.edu
EMERITUS MEMBERSHIP
Fellows who have retired or reached the age of 65 may apply for Emeritus status. Emeritus Fellows retain all privileges of full membership, including voting and office-holding rights, while paying a reduced membership fee.
This category is open to individuals, organizations, corporations, or institutions interested in supporting HBA’s mission through financial contributions.
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Supporting Members and Benefactors may be listed in official publications.
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Voting and office-holding rights are reserved for those who also hold Fellow status.
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Participation is by invitation of the Executive Committee.
We are currently in our 2025 membership renewal campaign. All new memberships begin January 1, 2025, and expire December 31, 2025. To renew or join, select your membership category and proceed through the checkout process. If unsure about your renewal status, log in and view your account for expiration details.
By registering for HBA membership or participating in association activities, you agree to uphold the HBA Code of Ethics, which prohibits harassment, bullying, discrimination, and related misconduct. Violations may result in removal from meetings, revocation of membership or awards, and reporting to relevant institutions or employers.
In 2021, HBA reduced registration fees for its virtual annual meeting to expand access. Building on that momentum, we now offer significantly discounted membership rates for international scholars, particularly those from low- and middle-income countries. We’ve also introduced a new membership category for postdoctoral and non-tenure-track scholars from the U.S. and Canada, offering affordable options across career stages.
These changes are part of our broader commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we thank all Fellows for helping to subsidize a fairer structure for our global community.
