Why Become an ICoRSA Member?
Joining ICoRSA connects you with a growing network of independent researchers, research staff associations, universities, funders, and businesses committed to improving research careers worldwide.
As a transnational membership-driven organisation, ICoRSA draws on best practices from across the globe to drive meaningful change at national and international levels.
Together, we tackle the critical challenges facing researchers today:
- Employment insecurity: Who pays and how?
- Funding: What gets funded and why?
- Exploitation: Who contributes and in exchange for what?
- Career progression: What comes next?
- Recognition: What is my position and how is it valued?
- Mobility: How do I get there and at what cost?
- Gender and family: What are the inequalities and trade-offs?
What We Do for Our Members
The core function of ICoRSA is globally informed advocacy and researcher empowerment.
We improve how research careers are conceptualised, structured, and funded across the globe, ensuring researchers themselves drive this change.
Our work includes:
- Networking researchers from across the globe
- Gathering evidence on research career structures worldwide
- Producing expert analyses on critical career issues
- Engaging in globally informed advocacy
- Serving as research career ambassadors
- Empowering research associations and individual researchers [1]
Membership Types
Association Membership
For research staff and postdoctoral associations
ICoRSA serves as an umbrella organisation representing researchers and research staff associations globally [7][9]. By joining, associations gain access to international networks and policy influence.
Benefits:
- Amplify your voice at international policy level
- Access best practices from associations worldwide
- Participate in collaborative advocacy initiatives
- Network with peer organisations across continents
- Contribute to evidence-based policy development
- Represent your members in global discussions on research careers
Who can join: National and international research staff associations, postdoctoral associations, and early-career researcher organisations.
Individual Membership
For researchers at all career stages
Whether you are an early-stage researcher, postdoctoral scholar, or senior researcher, ICoRSA membership gives you a voice in shaping the future of research careers.
Benefits:
- Be represented at national and international policy discussions
- Access thematic workshops on funding, AI, responsible research, and global collaboration
- Connect with researchers across disciplines and borders
- Attend the annual ICoRSA conference and general meeting
- Receive updates on funding opportunities and career development resources
- Contribute to evidence gathering and advocacy initiatives
Who can join: Researchers from all scientific areas and career stages, including those in universities, research institutes, and industry.
Institutional Partners
For universities, funders, and organisations
Universities, funding bodies, and businesses committed to improving research careers can join ICoRSA as institutional partners [1].
Benefits:
- Shape research career policy at international level
- Access evidence and insights from researchers worldwide
- Collaborate on initiatives to improve researcher working conditions
- Demonstrate commitment to sustainable research careers
- Connect with leading organisations in the research ecosystem
How to Join
Registration is Free
All ICoRSA membership types are free. By becoming a member, you join a movement dedicated to ensuring research careers are sustainable, valued, and structured to support the people who drive scientific progress.
For Associations: Apply for association membership through our registration process. Association applications are reviewed to ensure alignment with ICoRSA’s mission and values.
For Individual Researchers: Register directly as an individual member. The process is simple and immediate, giving you instant access to the ICoRSA network.
For RRING Community: Join the RRING community platform through the EU Survey registration system, which follows GDPR compliance for data protection.
What Members Access
Once registered, you gain access to:
- Thematic workshops in online format with maximum of two speakers from the community and ICoRSA network
- Topics covering all aspects of research and innovation, new funding opportunities, global collaborations, responsible research practices, and AI
- Annual conference or participation in ICoRSA Annual General Meeting
- Activities in synergy with ICoRSA ongoing projects
- Newsletter with latest updates and opportunities
Join Us Today
Membership in ICoRSA means joining a movement dedicated to ensuring research careers are sustainable, valued, and structured to support the people who drive scientific progress.
Ready to join? Choose your membership type and register today to become part of the global community shaping the future of research careers.
ICoRSA stands for International Consortium of Research Staff Associations.
ICoRSA stands for International Consortium of Research Staff Associations.
About Us
As an international membership driven organisation, we are uniquely positioned to draw on and define best practices from across the globe and to use these insights to leverage change at a national and international level.