International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Membership
Exclusive membership benefits for researchers advancing STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and public health worldwide.
Membership Tiers and Pricing
Choose the IJSTD membership tier that best matches your publication needs, research productivity level, and career stage. Each level delivers meaningful value through substantial fee reductions on all submissions, complimentary open access publications, priority processing, and professional recognition that advances your career in sexual health research. Members may upgrade their tier at any time by paying the prorated difference for their remaining membership period, ensuring you always have access to benefits matching your current needs.
Associate Tier
USD 179 per yearEssential membership for emerging researchers and graduate students developing expertise in STI epidemiology, microbiology, and sexual health sciences.
- Fifteen percent discount on article processing charges for all manuscript submissions
- Priority manuscript processing with expedited initial editorial review and decisions
- Monthly newsletter featuring STI research updates, funding opportunities, and conference announcements
- Access to member forums for methodology discussions, collaboration networking, and peer support
- Digital membership certificate for institutional documentation and CV verification
- Early notification of special issue calls, guest editor opportunities, and symposia announcements
- Eligibility to submit guest editor proposals for themed collections addressing emerging STI topics
- Discounted registration for IJSTD-sponsored webinars and continuing education events
Fellow Tier
USD 419 per yearEnhanced membership for established researchers and clinicians with active publication programs in STI and sexual health research fields.
- Twenty-five percent discount on article processing charges for all submissions
- One complimentary open access publication annually with full waiver of processing fees
- Featured researcher profile on IJSTD website highlighting your expertise and recent publications
- Priority consideration for editorial board appointments and special reviewer assignments
- Access to exclusive research methodology webinars led by field experts
- Quarterly research impact analytics reports for your published IJSTD articles
- Personalized manuscript preparation guidance and pre-submission feedback from editorial staff
- Priority access to special issue guest editor opportunities and invited commentary requests
- Recognition in annual IJSTD acknowledgments and member spotlight features
Principal Tier
USD 759 per yearPremium membership for research leaders, laboratory directors, and productive research groups seeking maximum publishing value and professional recognition.
- Forty percent discount on all article processing charges representing maximum available savings
- Three complimentary open access publications annually eliminating publication costs for key papers
- Professional language editing credits for manuscript polishing before submission
- Dedicated editorial liaison for personalized support throughout the publication process
- Priority invitation for peer reviewer assignments and associate editor roles
- Featured spotlight articles in IJSTD communications, social media, and promotional materials
- Complimentary registration for annual STI research symposium and networking events
- Extended citation analytics dashboard with trend analysis and benchmark comparisons
- Priority access to new journal initiatives, beta programs, and development opportunities
- Annual certificate of distinguished contribution for institutional recognition
Comprehensive Member Advantages
IJSTD membership delivers exceptional value extending far beyond fee discounts through meaningful community connection with peers worldwide, continuous professional development opportunities, and clear career advancement pathways within the sexual health research field. Members join a distinguished global network of researchers who are actively shaping how sexually transmitted infections are prevented, diagnosed, treated, and controlled across diverse healthcare settings, research institutions, and populations worldwide.
Significant Publishing Benefits
Substantial fee discounts ranging from fifteen to forty percent and complimentary publication allocations eliminate financial barriers, enabling researchers at all career stages to share their prevention strategies, treatment innovations, diagnostic advances, and epidemiological insights with the global STI research community without financial constraints limiting dissemination.
Global Research Network Access
Connect with STI specialists, infectious disease clinicians, epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, and public health researchers worldwide through active member forums, virtual seminars, collaborative matchmaking services, and networking opportunities that advance sexual health research and foster international collaborations.
Career Development Resources
Access workshops, webinars, and training materials covering advanced research methods, manuscript development strategies, peer review best practices, and grant writing guidance supporting professional advancement and skill development at every career stage from student to senior investigator.
Enhanced Global Visibility
Member profiles, researcher spotlights, and publication highlights significantly increase your visibility among potential collaborators, funding agencies, academic institutions, and organizations seeking established STI research expertise for advisory roles, consultations, and partnerships.
Institutional Membership Programs
Universities, schools of public health, STI clinics, research institutes, government health agencies, and healthcare organizations can establish institutional memberships extending comprehensive benefits across multiple affiliated researchers and departments. Institutional arrangements provide cost-effective solutions for organizations with substantial sexual health research programs, streamlining administrative processes while maximizing value for all affiliated investigators regardless of their individual department, role, or career stage within the institution.
Contact our membership office directly to discuss customized institutional packages aligned with your organization's publication volume, research priorities, budget constraints, and strategic objectives. We collaborate with institutions globally to create flexible arrangements supporting their STI research missions effectively, including multi-year agreements, department-specific packages, and consortia arrangements for affiliated institutions.
Early Career Researcher Discount: Researchers within five years of doctoral degree completion qualify for fifty percent reduced membership rates across all tiers, ensuring emerging sexual health researchers can access essential publication support during critical career-building stages when research funding and publication budgets are often most limited.
Global Access Initiative: Researchers based in World Bank designated low-income and lower-middle-income countries receive automatic additional discounts on membership fees, ensuring worldwide accessibility to our research community regardless of economic circumstances or institutional resources in different regions.
Membership Terms and Conditions
Annual memberships activate upon payment confirmation and remain valid for twelve consecutive months from the activation date. All membership benefits apply to manuscript submissions initiated during your active membership period regardless of final publication timing or peer review duration. Unused complimentary publications do not carry forward to subsequent membership years and expire at membership renewal. Automatic renewal notices are sent thirty days before membership expiration with convenient online renewal options ensuring uninterrupted access to all member benefits and continuous savings on your publication activities.
Begin Your IJSTD Membership Today
Join the International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases community and advance your sexual health research career with exclusive member benefits.