Where psychological scientists belong.
Join 25,000 researchers, students, and scientists from 80 countries advancing the science of psychology — in the lab, the classroom, and beyond.
Membership for every stage of your career
APS supports psychological scientists from first year to career-long. Where are you?
Researcher or faculty
PhD psychologists, postdocs, and faculty in research or teaching roles.
Access all 6 journals, compete for Fellow designation, and connect with your field’s top scientists at the Annual Convention.
Starting at $141/year (Postdoc) · $249/year (Member)
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Undergraduate and graduate students studying psychology or related fields.
Present research, apply for grants, get published in student journals, and join the APS Student Caucus (APSSC) — your community within APS.
Starting at $44/year (Undergrad) · $91/year (Grad)
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Professionals applying psychological science outside academia — UX, HR, policy, consulting, and more.
Stay connected to the research behind the practice. Access all journals, attend the Convention, and contribute to a field that shapes how your work is understood.
$155/year (Associate membership)
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Every APS membership includes access to world-class research, community, and career resources.
Full digital access to Psychological Science, Current Directions in Psychological Science, Psychological Science in the Public Interest, and three more field-leading titles — delivered to your inbox with every new issue.
Discounted registration for the premier global gathering of psychological scientists. Renew connections, present your work, and find collaborators from every subfield and region.
Eligibility for APS Fellow designation, Rising Stars, and a range of career-stage awards — from early career through lifetime achievement. Members nominate; members are recognized.
Job and postdoc listings via the APS Employment Network, 30% off Instats courses and seminars, and 20–30% off SAGE publications — the tools to grow wherever your career takes you.
The only organization solely dedicated to scientific psychology.
Founded in 1988 by researchers who wanted a home for science-first psychology, APS has grown into a global community of 25,000. Unlike broader associations, our mission is narrow by design — advancing the science, in the lab and in policy.
Learn why members choose APS“APS is the only organization focused purely on advancing scientific psychology — not practice politics. That focus matters enormously to my work.”
Associate Professor · Member since 2011
“I presented my first research poster at an APS convention as an undergrad. That experience shaped the rest of my career.”
Graduate student member · Cognitive neuroscience
“The journals alone are worth the membership. The community is what keeps me renewing every year.”
Industry researcher · Associate member
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Membership starts at $44/year. Tiers for every career stage.
