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Membership

There are two categories of membership in the EarthScope Consortium. 

Voting Members

Educational and research institutions chartered in the United States, with a major commitment to research in geodesy or seismology and related fields, including single or multiple campuses of multi-campus university systems.

Associate Members

Educational and research institutions in the United States that do not otherwise qualify for voting membership, government entities in the United States or foreign countries that are engaged in geodetic or seismological research and development, and educational and research institutions in foreign countries that are engaged in geodetic or seismological research and development.

As a Voting Member, you:

  • Have a direct role in setting policy and priority for the EarthScope Consortium community and facilities.
  • Have an institutional vote in the election of members of the EarthScope Consortium Board of Directors.
  • Have membership in a community committed to scholarly research and education using geophysics.
  • Are eligible to request financial support for participation in EarthScope Consortium meetings, short courses, and workshops, when available.

How to apply for membership

Before applying for membership in the EarthScope Consortium, please read the Bylaws carefully.

Membership is contingent upon approval by the EarthScope Consortium Board of Directors and remittance of a membership fee of $2,500 after membership is approved. Fee waivers will be considered upon request.

Request an EarthScope Consortium Membership Application via email: communityat symbolearthscope.org

How do I designate my institution’s member representative?

The primary and alternate representatives are appointed in writing by the appropriate executive officer of each Member, and represents the Member in all communications and interaction between the Member and EarthScope Consortium.

How do I change my institution’s member representative?

In the event of a change in representation, the written appointment by the Member’s executive officer shall be filed with the Secretary of the EarthScope Consortium Board of Directors via boardat symbolearthscope.org, and copying communityat symbolearthscope.org.