Become a Member

Thank you for your interest in membership in the American Association for Cancer Research. We welcome the involvement and the membership of those who conduct cancer research and related biomedical research, as well as health care professionals, research administrators, cancer survivors, advocates, students, and others who support AACR’s mission to prevent and cure all cancers.

Apply for Membership

Applications for membership may be submitted at any time during the year. You may either submit the official AACR membership application online or download the application and submit it to the AACR office with the required documents. Please allow up to 2 weeks for application review and approval notification.

Benefits of AACR Membership

By becoming a member you will join over 58,000 investigators from around the world who depend on the association’s programs and activities for the exchange of timely scientific information. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the many benefits of membership, including substantially reduced fees for meeting registrations and journal subscriptions, as well as excellent opportunities to foster important relationships and collaborations with cancer scientists internationally. These are just some of the benefits that are offered to you as a member.

Membership Categories

The AACR offers seven categories of membership to support each aspect of our members’ professional development and enhancement in cancer research.

Responsibilities of Membership

Candidates applying for membership should be aware of the responsibilities of membership prior to submitting the membership application form.

Membership Dues Rates

AACR annual membership dues (where applicable) are payable for each year in advance by January 1 of the year to which they should be applied. Existing members are encouraged to log into MyAACR to renew.

Reinstate Your Membership

Has your AACR membership lapsed? We gladly welcome back former AACR members who are interested in reinstating their membership.

Transfer Your Membership Category

Existing AACR members who no longer meet the eligibility requirements for their current category of membership are encouraged to apply for a transfer to a more appropriate category.

Ask About Membership

Find answers to some of the most frequently-asked questions about membership.

Contact Information

Phone: 215-440-9300
Email: [email protected]