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Membership Benefits

As a DOHaD member, you'll be part of a global community working to promote a healthy start to life through research, education, and outreach. With almost 1,000 members across more than 50 countries, joining us gives you access to valuable resources to support your professional growth, along with excellent opportunities to connect and collaborate with experts worldwide.

 

Support DOHaD Globally & Locally

By purchasing your membership directly from us, you strengthen the global DOHaD community while directly supporting your chosen Regional Society - at no extra cost to you! A portion of your fee funds regional initiatives and provides vital support for our LMIC members.

Simply select the Regional Society you would like to be connected to from the drop-down list on your purchase page. You’ll automatically be added to their database, with no extra steps required.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Why Become a Member of the International Society?

 

Access to our Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (JDOHAD) Subscription

Newsletters covering events, hot topics, current research and funding initiatives

 

Workshops, online short course and awards

Eligibility for financial support of workshops and online course

Opportunity to join your local DOHaD Regional Society

 


Discounted registration rates at World Congresses for Full Members (Standard, Trainee/ECR, Undergraduate)


Opportunity to join an international scientific network with an interdisciplinary and integrative approach to research

Password-protected Members Area, providing unique educational resources and opportunities for our Members

 
 

Choose a Membership

There are several types of Memberships available to support individuals at every career stage and from across the globe. Please see below for information about reduced or free Membership fees for individuals who are living and working in low and middle income countries. Members are additionally invited to join the DOHaD Regional Society in their geography, if applicable. Learn more about our Regional Societies, here. 

 
 

For individuals engaging professionally in scientific, clinical or academic contributions to the field of DOHaD

 
 
 
 
 

For graduate students, postdoctoral and clinical fellows training in and pursuing research activities in the field of DOHaD

 
 
 
 
 
 

For undergraduate students interested in DOHaD and related research and activities

 

Ideal for those with a general interest in DOHaD-related activities or retired professionals who wish to stay connected to the field without accessing the full range of Standard Membership benefits.

 
 

Not sure which type of membership is best for you?

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⚠️ NOTICE FOR LMIC/MIC MEMBERS

If you are eligible for a reduced membership fee, please do not pay the standard £120 rate. Contact membership@dohadsoc.org before completing your purchase to ensure you receive the correct regional pricing.

 

Reduced or Free Rates for LMIC Residents

To reduce barriers in global collaboration, we offer discounted or free Memberships for residents of low, lower middle, and upper middle income countries (as defined by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, OECD and the World Bank), and for our colleagues in Latin America. These Members receive the full benefits of their Membership tier, as well as additional opportunities to apply for grant funding for travel to attend the DOHaD World Congresses. To be eligible for these discounts, individuals must be living and working in LMICs.