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Membership

Why Be an ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Member?

  • ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is the leading organization that promotes and widely disseminates cutting edge developments and knowledge on public opinion and methods research.
  • Join ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to be part of community among an interdisciplinary set of public opinion and methodologically-oriented researchers from a broad variety of organizations and institutions.
  • Connect with individuals who use a wide range of methods to understand basic and applied questions about what people and organizations think, feel and do.
  • Learn about the latest innovations and developments in collecting and analyzing data through our annual conference, webinars, short courses, task force reports.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø memberships run from January to December of each calendar year. Dues paid during October, November, and December will be applied to membership for the following year.

"It is our members' professionalism, experience and dedication to excellence that makes ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø a leader in enhancing and promoting the public opinion and survey research industry."

Nancy Mathiowetz, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø President, 2007-08

What Do You Get Out of an ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Membership?

Professional Connections

  • Network. From graduate students to seasoned professionals to leaders in public opinion and methods research, grow your professional network at the Annual Conference.
  • Advance. Find your next professional career step using the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Career Center.
  • Volunteer. Serve a vibrant organization of over 2000 members and help advance the profession through an ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Committee or Task Forces.
  • Communicate. Get immediate feedback from other ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø members through ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s members-only listserv, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍønet. Stay in touch with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø through Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
  • Act Locally. With seven chapters, you can be involved closer to home! With local events, education and networking opportunities, you won’t ever have to travel far.

Knowledge and Innovations

  • Attend.ÌýDiscover the latest findings in public opinion and research methods at theÌýAnnual Conference.
  • Learn.ÌýOn-demandÌýwebinars and short courses help build on the fundamentals in research methods and extend your knowledge in new areas.
  • Read.ÌýComplete access to the gold standard in opinion researchÌý, the innovative newÌýÌýand ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s magazine,Ìý for the latest research! Also, a discount subscription to the .
  • Develop. Beyond research methodologies, take advantage of all your membership can offer, develop your public speaking skills, and learn how to grow your career.

And There’s More!

Ethics, Transparency and Best Practices

  • Ethics. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø members uphold the highest ethical standards for conducting research.
  • Transparency. Get recognized through the Transparency Initiative and show the world that your organization is committed to being open and transparent about your methods used for research.
  • Best Practices. Calculating response rates and communicating with IRBs can be challenging. Tools such as ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s Standard Definitions and IRB Guidance help.

Support at all Career Stages

  • Students.ÌýFrom theÌýÌýtoÌýStudent Conference Award toÌýstudent-oriented eventsÌýat the Conference, students can find a supportive professional home at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
  • Early career. Support for early career professionals comes in monetary form throughÌýRoper travel fellowships andÌýearly-career oriented eventsÌýat the Conference, along with extensive professional development offerings.
  • Recognition. From policy impact to innovation to important books to ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s highest honors,Ìýbe recognizedÌýfor your contributions.

Benefits of Membership

Membership Categories

Type of Membership Open To: Cost:
Employer Paid Individuals whose dues are paid for or reimbursed by their employer $270
Individual Option A1 Individuals with annual income over $200,000 $260
Individual Option A Individuals with annual income between $150,000 and $199,999 $245
Individual Option B Individuals with annual income between $120,000 and $149,999 $225
Individual Option C Individuals with annual income between $90,000 and $119,999 $200
Individual Option D Individuals with annual income between $60,000 and $89,999 $165
Individual Option E Individuals with annual income between $30,000 and $59,999 $120
Individual Option F Individuals with annual income less than $30,000 $70
Student Full-time student at an accredited college or university. Copy of valid student ID or a letter from an advisor required with application. First year $20
Second year and beyond $30

Honorary Lifetime Membership

Long-term ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Members may qualify for an honorary lifetime membership in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to thank you for your remarkable dedication to your association and profession!

Requirements for Honorary Lifetime Membership in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø include:

  • Held membership with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø for at least 25 years
  • Attained the age of 65
  • Relinquished full-time employment

If you have achieved all three of the required criteria, congratulations! You are eligible for complimentary lifetime membership in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Honorary Life Members receive all of their ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø membership benefits, including access to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍønet, online access to Public Opinion Quarterly, the Journal of Survey Statistics and Methodology, and Survey Practice, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø newsletter, and other communications as well as reduced registration fee to attend ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Annual Conference.

Invitations are sent to those who may qualify based on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø demographic and membership data annually. If you have questions about the Honorary Life Membership, please contactÌýinfo@aapor.org

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø memberships run from January to December of each calendar year. Dues paid during October, November, and December will be applied to membership for the following year.