The BSMB is an incredibly supportive and special network of researchers, in the UK and internationally, allowing the opportunities to publish and the benefit of both professional and network development that helped many members to both establish and grow their careers. Become part of our vibrant community of BSMB members to represent matrix biology at the highest levels!
Benefits
As a BSMB member, you have access to many benefits that support your ambitions and advance your career:
Bursaries: available to support members to attend national and international meetings relevant to matrix biology - Reporter Bursaries, MBE ASMB Bursaries, Couchman Travel Award, Tenure-track ECR Presenter Bursary.
Awards: recognise individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to extracellular matrix biology - Early Career Researcher Award, Fell Muir Award, Poster Prizes, and Dick Heinegård European Young Investigator Award (external award).
Registration fees: reduced registration fees at BSMB events.
Additional benefits: attendance at satellite events (e.g. ECR workshops), opportunities for growing your CV through prizes, committee responsibilities and connections made at the meetings.
To benefit from these many advantages and help us to shape the future of matrix biology, join the BSMB.
Types of Memberships
Ordinary (full) membership | The membership costs are £30.00 per annum.
Concessionary rate (students and retired members) | The membership costs are £10.00 per annum.
Joining Procedure
To join the BSMB, you are required to fill a Membership form and upload one page CV following our instructions.
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