MEMBERSHIP
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Individual Membership for Professionals
An ISHS individual membership (*) for professionals unlocks a world of opportunities in horticultural innovation. Whether you are an existing member, or looking to join us for the first time, our expert international community facilitates multidisciplinary collaborations leading to innovative solutions for your strategic challenges. As a scientist, extensionist, horticulturist or expert in a related field, if you’re passionate about innovation in sustainable horticulture, you’ll enjoy numerous membership benefits:
- Global networking and collaboration
Prestigious partnerships! Exchange with leaders in horticulture across the globe and expand your visibility and credibility within the international scientific community, to help drive and focus your own innovation and sustainability targets.
- Symposia and publishing
Be seen and heard! Participate in ISHS congresses and symposia world wide and gain recognition for your professional activity. Showcase your research in ISHS publications, including the refereed Acta Horticulturae series and peer-reviewed journal eJHS, ensuring your work reaches an informed global audience.
- Career support
Stronger together! Become part of a vibrant community of ambitious like-minded professionals across disciplines, bridging the gap between science and industry, supporting Young Minds and facilitating sustainable innovation in horticulture.
* 10% discount applies to membership renewals for two or more years or new members signing up for more than 1 year (*)
* 20% discount automatically applies to all membership transactions by citizens of countries not listed as “high income” or “upper-middle income” on The World Bank country classification list (provided the member does not live or reside in another country that does not qualify for the reduced membership offer)
Students or Early-career Professionals
An ISHS individual membership for students or early-career professionals (*) gives you unique access to career opportunities and support. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student under the age of 28 years, or an early-career professional with less than 10 years professional experience and under the age of 40 years, looking to promote your career, ISHS is here to accompany and support you.
Early-career membership offer limited to new membership applications and for maximum two years after which early-career membership transfers into regular individual membership.
- Professional development
Unique resources! Join as a student member and gain access to an extensive range of materials designed to optimise your future success. Early-career professional membership offers personalized mentoring, giving you invaluable feedback and support in your chosen field. Our global Young Minds Committee and support programs give you access to a vibrant community with recognition and leadership opportunities.
- Global alliances
Working together! Connect and collaborate globally with partners across diverse disciplines. Enhance your career opportunities and make targeted contacts drawing on the ISHS membership directory and partnering opportunities at symposia and online exchanges.
- Specialised content
Stay connected! Receive industry updates through our newsletters and publications, participate in expert-led webinars and access thousands of full text articles. Enjoy privileged access to the world of horticultural science to help you in your career progression.
* 10% discount applies to membership renewals for two or more years or new members signing up for more than 1 year (*)
Retired Professionals
An ISHS individual membership for retired professionals (*) gives you unique opportunities to stay in touch with advances in horticultural science and innovation as well as to share your professional experience and inspire future generations.
Retired membership limited to members aged over 65 years and with no more professional activity or income.
- Mentoring for a better tomorrow
Lead by example! Advise and accompany the next generation of horticultural scientists thanks to your professional experience, enabling younger members to gain access to invaluable expertise. An enriching experience for all concerned, your contributions will inspire our ‘Young Minds’, help accelerate their professional development and strengthen the ISHS community.
- Global alliances, and cultivate your international contacts
Stay connected! Exchange with friends and colleagues through ISHS platforms, and expand your network with international contact opportunities. Continue to benefit from and contribute to a field you’re passionate about with free access to exclusive events at symposia and congresses.
- Continuous learning
Exclusive content! Whether you wish to explore new horticultural techniques or discover the latest innovative solutions to global challenges, our cutting edge publications and insightful webinars will keep you up to date.
* 10% discount applies to membership renewals for two or more years or new members signing up for more than 1 year (*)
Institutional Membership
Available to institutes, libraries, industry partners, organisations, etc. at a cost of EUR 240 (or equivalent in USD + VAT where applicable) for one calendar year (i.e. January through December) and includes 35 complimentary full text article downloads from www.actahort.org.
Institutional membership does not include individual membership advantages such as e.g. reduced registration at symposia or waiving of the abstract submission charge which are advantages available to individual members only.
Institutional Members receive a 30% discount when ordering Acta Horticulturae or when subscribing to Acta Horticulturae.
To apply for Institutional Membership contact ISHS to send your order and invoicing address after which you will receive an invoice.
Country/Region Membership
Contact us if you wish to see your country or region represented on ISHS Council. Annual membership for countries or regions is EUR 240 per calendar year (+ VAT where applicable). Some of the advantages include: ability to better follow up and guide horticultural science related activities in the country or region and to ensure that these are happening within the framework of ISHS; to appoint up to three country or region representatives to the Council of the ISHS (the Council is the highest decision making body of the Society). The Council meets every second year in-person and at least every year online. Through representation on Council, the ISHS offers its country and region members the opportunity to meet with representatives of other countries and regions as well as with representatives of international agencies who have observer status at ISHS Council meetings. The payment of Country and Region member dues guarantees that scientific organizations within the country can apply to organize ISHS sanctioned international symposia and conferences. Hosting of such meetings often leads to Country or Region scientists gaining leadership positions in the Society. Furthermore, Country and Region members can apply to ISHS to convene the bi-annual meeting of the ISHS Council, the annual ISHS Executive Committee meeting, one of the regional Horticultural Congresses and/or the quadrennial International Horticultural Congress.
Corporate membership
An ISHS corporate membership gives you unparalleled access to our global network of experienced horticultural researchers, practitioners and their innovation projects. You also have an opportunity to engage with the best and most talented up-and-coming research scientists through our Young Minds initiative.
- Global connectivity
Prestigious partnerships! Exchange with other leaders in horticulture across the globe and expand your connectivity with the international scientific community, enhancing your company’s innovative capacity.
- Showcase your excellence
Mark your presence! Every year, ISHS organizes around 30+ international congresses, symposia and workshops to facilitate the exchange of knowledge on the latest horticultural innovations. Through corporate sponsorship packages, you will have a unique opportunity to showcase your organization to the world.
- Targeted support for our future
Engage and be recognized! Our future is contingent upon the success of a new generation of innovators and decision-makers. ISHS offers a way for your organisation to support emerging Young Minds from Africa, Asia and Latin America and for you to be recognized for your investment.
For our corporate members we offer a package of baseline benefits and a custom corporate membership package.
–> For more details check out the Corporate Membership page and directory.
(*) Retired membership limited to members aged over 65 years and with no more professional activity or income. Early-career membership offer limited to new members for maximum two years after which early-career membership becomes regular individual membership. A 20% discount automatically applies to all membership transactions by citizens of countries not listed as “high income” or “upper middle income” on The World Bank country classification list (provided the member does not live or reside in another country that does not qualify for the reduced membership offer). ISHS membership extends from January through December of the membership year. Membership dues for new members joining after July 31 are prorated to cover the remaining months of the current year plus the next full calendar year. Membership discounts automatically apply to individual members who meet the respective criteria set for each discount category (e.g. members who are citizens in low-income or lower-middle income countries as per The World Bank country classifications list, student members, early-career members, retired members)