Professional Membership

Professional Membership

Hello! Thanks for your interest in joining us; we can't wait to welcome you and help build your community. Take a few minutes to explore and learn about our journeys to anthropology and to the AAA.  We invite you to join our community for as low as  $59/year. When you join, you automatically receive access to membership in one or more of our specialized sections, you become a member of our community, and you obtain access to over 250,000 full-text articles in AnthroSource. 

 

Eligibility
Any person having a professional interest in the science of anthropology whether or not the interest is a source of livelihood.

For example, post-docs and professors of anthropology or related social sciences.

Perks of AAA Membership

Annual Meeting Eligible to Submit & Present a Paper Discounted Registration Rates	Publications Unlimited access to over 250,000 articles through AnthroSource Publish in AAA Journals and Anthropology News
Belong  Find your community and anthropological home Support the AAA Mission & the Field of Anthropology	Connect with Friends & Colleagues as a Volunteer at the Annual & Section Meetings via Anthropology News on This is Anthropology on Communities

 

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More Reasons to Join

Publications & Publishing

• Anthropology News print subscription
• AnthroGuide, Unlimited access
• AnthroNews, monthly newsletter
• Discounted rates on all AAA publications

Professional Development

• Prizes and Awards | Members-Only Eligibility
• Volunteer & committee opportunities
• Advocacy
  • Shape professional guidelines
  • Engage with the United Nations
  • Participate in Capitol Hill visits and meet policymakers
  • Participate in legislative affairs 

Networking

• Vote in AAA & Section Elections
• Access to AAA communication platform Communities to connect with members

 Exclusive Member Discounts & Deals

• Insurance (Travel, Life, Liability, Health, Long Term Disability, Dental, Auto & Home)
• Discount Programs (Library Subscription, Wiley Publications, Car Rentals, Office Supplies)
• Professional Dossier Services

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Dues

Join the AAA + (1) Section for as low as $59*/year.

(*based on the lowest AAA dues tier and one section with $10 dues)

 

How to determine annual dues

• Identify your annual income tier + Corresponding AAA Dues + Add the dues of at least one section membership. 
  • Section Add-On Requirement
    • All members are required to join at least one (1) section.
    • Additional sections and interest groups may be added based on your interest.  

Ability-to-pay tiers

Member dues for the professional category are based on the member's ability to pay. As such, the AAA offers a tiered-dues structure based on annual income. 

	Annual Income	Professional Dues	Two-Year Renewal Dues	Two-Year Savings
Tier 1	$0 - 9,999	$49	$93	$5
Tier 2	$10 - 19,999	$59	$112	$6
Tier 3	$20 - 29,999	$119	$226	$12
Tier 4	$30 - 49,999	$169	$320	$18
Tier 5	$50 - 74,999	$209	$397	$21
Tier 6	$75 - 99,999	$254	$483	$25
Tier 7	$100 - 149,999	$305	$580	$30
Tier 8	$150,000+	$356	$676	$36

Refund Policy | Dues Changes 2021

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