In order to become a member of the society, applicants must complete the SVP Membership Application and submit it electronically using the link provided below, or by sending the application to the SVP Business Office at the address listed below.
SVP Members: Renew your membership online. You will be asked to log in. Once at the Members' Only Home Page, if you owe dues for the current year, you will see a link entitled 'Dues Reminder' in the left navigation bar. Click that to renew your dues online. DO NOT use the new member application to renew your dues.
Membership Types
Regular Membership - Paper and Electronic Subscription - $130
Includes: year subscription to: Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology (both mailed paper copies and access to the online JVP and back issues) - the most widely read journal in the profession - The online News Bulletin; voting rights.New! Regular Membership - Electronic Only Subscription - $115
Includes: ELECTRONIC ONLY access to both the News Bulletin (SVP's electronic newsletter) and the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology - the most widely read journal in the profession - and voting rights.Student Membership - Paper and Electronic Subscription - $60
Includes: year subscription to: Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology (both mailed paper copies and access to the online JVP and back issues) - the most widely read journal in the profession - The online News Bulletin; voting rights.New! Student Membership - Electronic Only Subscription - $50
Includes: ELECTRONIC ONLY access to both the News Bulletin (SVP's electronic newsletter) and the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology - the most widely read journal in the profession - and voting rights.Note: For Student Memberships, you can either:
a) Apply online (you must upload a copy of your current student ID and your advisor's signature). Download the Advisor Verification Form.
b) Download the membership application and fax or mail the application along with a copy of your current student ID (and make sure your advisor's signature is on the application where indicated). Fax the form to +1-847-480-9282 or mail to: SVP, 111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA.Spousal/Second Membership - $50
For those who live in the same household as an existing member.
Includes: year ELECTRONIC ONLY access to both the News Bulletin ( SVP's electronic newsletter) and the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology - the most widely read journal in the profession - and voting rights.
NOTE: All above member types have electronic access to the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology through the SVP Web site.
SVP Donor Categories
Increase your membership status by making an additional contribution to one or more of the SVP support and scholarship funds that are listed on the Online Membership Application. By making a contribution, you’re helping to ensure the continuation and growth of our education and advocacy programs. The member donor categories are:
Patron, Partner and Sustaining donors are recognized in the SVP News Bulletin, in issue number 3 of the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology and on signage at the annual meeting.
An acknowledgement letter of your contribution and donor status will be sent to you.
Membership Applications
Online Membership Application (for all member types)Printable Membership Application — Use this form for Student Membership and return it with a copy of a valid student ID card.
Printable Membership Sponsor Form (Adobe Acrobat PDF) — Current SVP members may pay the membership fee of another SVP member. The applicant must sign the SVP Ethics Statement on the reverse side of the form.
Printable Member from Developing Country Application – Use this form to apply as a Member from a Developing Country.
Submit applications to:
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100
Deerfield, IL 60015 USA
Tel: +1-847-480-9095
Fax: +1-847-480-9282
E-mail: svp@vertpaleo.org
Payments made by wire transfer are subject to a $30 fee for wire transfers from U.S. banks and a $45 fee for wire transfers from banks outside the U.S.
Please note, the membership approval process takes approximately 8 weeks once your application is received at the Business Office.