Transcript Presentation for Society Reps

The Physiological Society
Who we are and what we offer you
What is physiology?
“Having used molecular biology to break a man down
into his tiniest components - his genes, his proteins and
all the other molecules - we need to understand how to
put all those pieces back together again. This is
precisely what physiology is about.”
Professor Denis Noble, CBE FRS
The Physiological Society…
• Promotes physiology for the benefit of the public
• Publishes The Journal of Physiology and Experimental
Physiology
• Brings together physiologists from across the world
• Contributes to the progress and understanding of biomedical
and related sciences
• Contributes to the detection, prevention and treatment of
disease, disability and physical malfunctions
Aims
• Support physiological research through publications and
scientific meetings
• Support education in physiology
• Communicate the importance of physiology
• Support the membership
Membership
• The Physiological Society brings together over 3,000 scientists
from more than 60 countries.
• Since its foundation in 1876, its Members have made
significant contributions to our knowledge of biological
systems and the treatment of disease.
• First elected honorary members were Charles Darwin and
William Sharpey.
• Since The Society’s foundation, our membership has included
more than 20 Nobel Prize winners. Honorary Members
include Nancy Rothwell, Paul Nurse, Dennis Noble, Colin
Blakemore, Tim Hunt, Sydney Brenner and John Sulston.
Membership benefits
• Access to the largest network of physiologists in Europe.
• Funding to support your research and career
For travel, outreach, studentships, seminars, meetings
• Reduced/Free registration fees for meetings, where new
research from across the discipline is presented.
• Free online access to Society publications for Affiliate,
Ordinary and Associate members
• Online engagement and links to Member-specific initiatives.
• Free workshops - in techniques such as imaging and PCR
• Endless networking opportunities....
Membership categories
• Ordinary – for research-active individuals who have a proven
independence in their field (from £73/year)
• Affiliate – for individuals studying for a postgraduate course
or in the first 3 years of gaining a PhD (from £16/year)
• Associate – individuals working in/with physiology but who
are not research-active (from £37/year)
• Undergraduate – studying physiology or a related subject
(Group: £10 for the duration of degree; individual: £15)
Opportunities for Undergraduates
and Affiliates
Travel grants
• Up to £100 for Undergraduates and £500 for Affiliates to
network and attend conferences
• Uncompetitive scheme
• No requirement to present
Undergraduate Prize in Physiology
• One award per institution, co-ordinated by Society Rep.
• Awards best BSc Honours physiology research project or an
consistently outstanding BSc student.
Opportunities for Undergraduates
Vacation Studentship Scheme (VSS)
• Opportunity for undergraduates to undertake a research
project on an area of physiology over summer.
• Funding of £150 a week available for up to eight weeks.
• Project supervisors need to be Ordinary Members.
• Deadline for applications is 1 April.
Membership applications
• Rolling deadline
• Online submission
• Require the support of a current Ordinary member of at least
3 years
• 2-4 week assessment period
• Annual subscription (except for Undergraduates, who
subscribe for their entire course)
Opportunities to engage with us
• Attend a meeting
• Sit on a Committee
• Run or take part in an outreach activity
• Attend a techniques workshop
• Arrange a meeting
• Take part in a Careers event
• Apply for a Vacation Studentship
• Influence policy
• Stand for Council/Affiliate Representative
The Society is always looking for ways to improve
membership benefits and welcomes feedback from
Members in this regard
What our members say
“The Physiological Society has exposed me to cutting-edge
research in areas I had only previously learnt about in
lectures. It is also a great way to meet the academics whose
work I study in detail as part of my course. The Society offers
subsidised joining rates for undergraduates, generous travel
grants and free attendance for undergraduates to scientific
conferences. I would highly recommend it.”
Undergraduate Member
What our members say
“As a physiologist, my career has been mapped out almost
entirely through conversations at scientific events. For me, the
most important role of The Physiological Society is the
meetings it organises. I urge you to join up, attend meetings
and talk to people - you’ll be surprised by the outcome of
such conversations.”
Member
Contact information
For more information on becoming part of our friendly,
professional community, or to discuss membership options,
please:
Visit www.physoc.org/membership
Call 020 7269 5728
Email [email protected]
• Society Representatives
Details of your Society Rep here:
http://www.physoc.org/society-representatives