Your Lifeline for Career, Connection, and Advocacy

The scientific community faces challenges like never before. AGU Membership is your practical lifeline—helping you advance your career, stay connected, and advocate for science when it matters most—for less than the cost of a textbook. Together, we protect the integrity of scientific work and empower scientists worldwide.
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Advance Your Career

Access practical tools and guidance to help you succeed at every stage of your career. From funding opportunities to publishing support, AGU Membership gives you resources to keep moving forward—even in uncertain times.

Connect & Collaborate

Connection matters more than ever. Build relationships, share expertise, and find strength in a global network of peers. Whether through mentoring, coaching, or section communities, AGU helps you stay engaged and supported.

Lead & Advocate

Your voice is needed. AGU Membership can amplify it—giving you opportunities to lead, advocate, and influence policy decisions that protect science and its role in society. Together, we stand up for science when it matters most.

Membership Details

Your membership unlocks exclusive benefits and resources, including but not limited to:

Publishing & Research Access

  • Full-text access to all AGU journals
  • Free digital access to a selected AGU book (rotates quarterly)
  • 35% discount on Wiley books
  • 20% discount on author services from American Journal Experts

Professional Development & Tools

  • Grant Finder recommendations from 7,000+ funding opportunities
  • Career Center for jobs and career planning
  • Presentation support for AGU meetings
  • Access to mentoring and coaching networks

Community & News

  • Free access to digital issues of Eos, AGU’s award-winning magazine
  • AGU Circles peer groups and College of Fellows mentoring
  • Section communities for networking and interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership & Advocacy Opportunities

  • Vote in AGU elections and influence position statements
  • Serve on committees and lead sections
  • Participate in advocacy programs like Voices for Science and Days of Action

More Exclusive Perks

  • Reduced rates for AGU meetings, including AGU’s annual meeting
  • Access to NASA Federal Credit Union
  • Special insurance rates through APSIT Group Insurance Program
Standard

For those actively engaged or interested in Earth and space sciences.
$75/per year

Student

For those enrolled at least part-time in an Earth and space sciences degree-granting program.
$30/per year

Associate

For those with a personal interest in Earth and space sciences who do not wish to vote or hold AGU office.
$75/annually

Lifetime

For those who wish to make a one-time payment of regular membership dues.
$750-$1,500/one-time fee (prorated by age)

AGU membership are offered on a calendar year basis (1 January-31 December). Applications received after 6 November will be effective through the following year.

Cancellation and refund for memberships
All sales of AGU memberships are final. However, if you purchased a membership in error on our website, you have one month from the date of purchase to request the cancellation of the transaction in order to receive a refund. Please contact the Member Services Center in writing at [email protected] to request the cancellation of your membership.

Join AGU online using the form above or download a copy of our membership form and mail it in to experience all an AGU membership has to offer!

Please do not send the completed membership form by email as it is a violation of our financial management policies and will not be accepted.

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