Benefits of IAMAS Membership
Access to conference (conference reg fee is separate)
Membership to task forces of choosing (writing and publishing, mentorship, fundraising, etc.)
Free registration to Mama Writers Unite! writing retreat. ($40 value)
BYOB+B (Bring Your Own Book + Beverage) Online Maternal Scholar Reading Group
Access to archived Voices, Visions, and Advocacy talks
Free access to Voices, Visions, and Advocacy talks ($100 if purchased separately)
Ability to upload educational content (papers, videos, etc.) (pending ED approval)
Weekly writing accountability group with scholars in your field
Ability to host Voices, Visions, and Advocacy talks and publish op-eds on IAMAS social media platforms (application approval req)
Access to member directory and submit personal profile
Individual Membership PLUS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
For people who contribute writing, events, and conference proposals to IAMAS.
Annual IAMAS memberships can be purchased separately OR as a package with the annual conference. If you are a current IAMAS member, you can still purchase your conference registration ticket separately. (See below.)
IAMAS membership IS required in order to register for the conference.
Income-based membership and conference registration
Membership fees are annual and based on the following annual household income levels in U.S. dollars.
IAMAS is committed to being a place for all maternal scholars regardless of income. If your annual family income is $30,000 USD or less, please contact IAMAS for a scholarship. (No explanation needed, but membership needs to be set up manually.)
In order to continue offering this equity-minded approach, we rely on your honesty regarding your registration. We are a very small organization and want to help those who need it most.
Moreover, if you have access to outside funding, please make sure you seek out this means of funding when possible.
Annual Income
Membership Plus Conference Fees
Scholarship rate ($30k USD or less)
$40 (online only)
$30,000 – $50,000 USD
$150 (online)
$250 (in-person)
$50,000 – 100,000 USD
$250 (online)
$350 (in-person)
$100,000+ USD
$350 (online)
$450 (in-person)
For members with institutional support (i.e., university funding or grants). Membership is required for conference registration.
Please know that while our commitment to accessibility is central to our work, we also need to maintain financially secure in order to continue the wonderful programing you have come to rely on. If you have any means of outside funding (either through institutional support or grants), it is imperative that you seek this out.
Membership Only
Membership + 2023 Conference Registration
$200
$350 (online)
$450 (in-person)
Individual Membership WITHOUT CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
This option is only for folks who do not intend to join us at our conference.
Annual IAMAS memberships can be purchased separately if you do not intend to register for the annual conference. If you are a current IAMAS member, you can still purchase your conference registration ticket separately. IAMAS membership IS required in order to register for the conference.
Income-based membership ONLY
Membership fees are annual and based on the following annual household income levels in U.S. dollars.
IAMAS is committed to being a place for all maternal scholars regardless of income. If your annual family income is $30,000 USD or less, please contact IAMAS for a scholarship. (No explanation needed, but membership needs to be set up manually.)
In order to continue offering this equity-minded approach, we rely on your honesty regarding your registration. We are a very small organization and want to help those who need it most.
Moreover, if you have access to outside funding, please make sure you seek out this means of funding when possible.
Annual Income
Membership Fee
$30,000 USD or less
Please email IAMAS at kbgarner@iamas.com
$30,000 – 50,000
$50
$50,000 – 100,000
$150
$100,000+ USD
$200
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Frequently Asked Questions about IAMAS Individual Membership
Questions? Please email Katie B. Garner at kbgarner@iamas.com