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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?
Access to our Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (JDOHAD) Subscription
Newsletters covering events, hot topics, current research and funding initiatives
Workshops, meetings and conference resources
Eligibility for financial support of workshops, meetings and conferences
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, lower middle, and upper 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?
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.