ISBS Membership

Benefits

Becoming a member of ISBS entitles you to the following advantages and benefits:

• Exchange ideas and scientific information with the international applied sports biomechanics community.
• Attend ISBS Annual Conference at reduced registration fees.
• Attend the Online Symposium for free.
• Receive full online access to the Sports Biomechanics journal.*
• Receive the ISBS Newsletters.
• Join the ISBS Slack Workspace.
• Use ISBS resources like the ISBS literature service.
• Participate in the ISBS democratic structure, inlcuding eligibility for Board of Directors or Executive nomination and voting rights. 
• Become eligible for the ISBS Awards.
• Become eligible for the ISBS Grants.

*Access to the journal may be restricted for members residing in countries where publisher limitations apply.

Eligibility

Membership in ISBS shall be open to any and all persons regardless of geographic origin, who demonstrate a desire to study sport from a biomechanical viewpoint. These persons must be workers in biomechanics and/or sports (coaches, trainers, teachers) or they must demonstrate a strong interest in the area of biomechanics in sports.

Membership Fees

From 1 October 2026 onwards, all amounts in Euro:

• Professional Membership
  • One‑year membership: €72.00
  • Two‑year membership: €136.80 (5% discount)
  • Three‑year membership: €194.40 EUR (10% discount)
• Student Membership
  • Annual membership: €42.00
• Economically Developing Countries (EDC) Membership*
  • Professional Membership: €24.00
  • Student Membership: €13.00

*The EDC rate is available by application only. Please refer to the application form (hyper link to this form will be provided soon) for eligibility criteria, definitions, and application procedures. Submit your completed form to treasurer@isbs.org via email with the subject line “EDC Application” to initiate the application process.

ISBS Caregivers Membership

ISBS members are entitled to a one-year membership fee waiver under the following circumstances:

• The applicant has been an ISBS member for at least three consecutive years, or more than five years in total.
• The member has taken maternity, paternity, adoption, extended parental, or other caregiver leave of at least 12 weeks within the past 12 months.

Terms & Conditions:

• The waived membership must begin within 12 months of the first day of caregiver leave. For example, if caregiver leave begins in November, the membership for the following calendar year (starting in January) will be waived.
• Applicants must email the ISBS Treasurer (treasurer@isbs.org) with the subject line “Application for ISBS Caregiver Membership”.
• Documentary evidence of caregiver leave may be requested.