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Our memberships are divided by career stage and country bands. Please select your career stage below to find out about the RSA benefits. Country bands are at the bottom of each page.
If you require a Certificate of Membership or an invoice for your membership payment, please email alex.holmes@regionalstudies.org.
A FeRSA is a member of the Regional Studies Association (RSA) who has been recognised for sustained contributions to the association and to the field of regional studies. Find out who the Fellows (FeRSAs) of the Regional Studies Association are and learn about the experts shaping research in regional development.

Individual
Individual membership is for anyone with an interest in regional studies and regional science, at any career stage outside of full-time study or the first five years post-PhD.
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Early Career
Early Career membership is for individuals who have received their PhD* and wish to develop their careers, networks, and research through opportunities such as funding, training, mentored publication routes, and editor roles.
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Student
We welcome undergraduate, Master’s and PhD students, offering professional development training, mentored publishing routes to international audiences, and networking with researchers and policymakers.
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Corporate
RSA Corporate membership welcomes organisations actively involved in regional development, research and policy, including managing authorities, university departments, institutes, think tanks, and consultancies.
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Retired / Emeritus
Retired/Emeritus membership is for those who have retired from full-time work but wish to stay connected to regional research, networks and events.
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