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- Reach a global audience of academics, policymakers and practitioners at RSA conferences, online events and via our publications
- Access on-demand presentations by acclaimed experts via the RSA Webinar series, such as the Regions, Cities and Industry webinars
- Connect with RSA-funded Research Networks, Territorial Networks, and the Women’s Network
- Subscribe to the monthly eBulletin (newsletter) to stay updated with RSA news and deadlines
Fund your research
- Up to £5,500 in Membership Research Grants (MeRSA
- Up to £8,250 in Fellowship Research Grants (FeRSA)
- Up to £1,000 in Start-Up funding for members in Band C or D
- Up to £11,000 in renewable Research Network funding, to organise events around a question in your field
- Up to £16,500 in Policy Expo Grant funding, to connect your work with policy needs and wider communities
- Up to £550 in Travel Grants towards costs of attending an RSA or non-RSA event
- A free conference place through the Conference Bursary scheme
Publish and read
- Annual online subscriptions to Regional Studies, Spatial Economic Analysis, Territory, Politics, Governance, Area Development and Policy, and Finance and Space
- Full access to Regional Studies, Regional Science (open access)
- Policy Impact books, online and in hard copy
- Publish your work in Regions or on the RSA Blog
- Discounted or included access to 23 further subject-related e-journals
I joke that I joined the RSA by mistake – I’m from a different disciplinary background, and first met regional studies when a project colleague submitted a paper to an RSA Annual Conference. I’ve never looked back! The RSA gave me a warm welcome and my membership has opened possibilities for research, professional development, collaboration and impact that have changed the course of my academic career. These opportunities have been well above what I have found through the other associations I have joined over the years. The RSA especially stands out for European policy engagement and early career support. I’ve quickly gone from being a stranger to part of a lively interdisciplinary community that I always enjoy engaging with, and I’m proud to now be a Fellow of the RSA.
RSA Individual member and Annual Conference Bursary winner, Solomiia Tkach describes what she enjoys about her RSA Membership.
Solomiia Tkach, Institute of Regional Research of NAS of Ukraine
Individual member and Annual Conference Bursary winner, Chandrima Mukhopadhyay describes what she enjoys about her RSA Membership.
Chandrima Mukhopadhyay, UN-Habitat India
Opportunities & Development
- Be nominated for one of the annual RSA Awards
- Use the post-nominal MeRSA or FeRSA after your name
- Build your profile through RSA article marketing and promotion
- Apply to become an RSA Ambassador or Territorial Chair
- Apply to edit an RSA journal, the RSA Blog, or Regions
Member Discounts
- Discounted member rates at RSA conferences
- 20% off the Article Processing Charge when publishing open access in Regional Studies, Regional Science
- 30% discount on the RSA’s own Regions and Cities book series
- 30–35% discount on books from Taylor & Francis/Routledge, Edward Elgar, Wiley and Policy Press
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Fees and how to join
Membership fees are for one year on a rolling basis (this means your membership will expire a full year from when you join). Membership is open to all.
Fees are based on career stage and country band. Country band is determined by your current place of residence.
- Renewing members receive a 10% discount
- Multi-year payment is available, combining the renewal discount with the current year’s rate. Email Alex for information.
- UK members can sign up for Direct Debit. Email Alex for information.
Online payments by credit or debit cards are made in Sterling and we can provide an invoice for bank transfer payments.
If you have any membership queries please contact us on +44 (0)1273 698 017 or e-mail membership@regionalstudies.org.
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