Membership in the Academy has two levels, full and associate. The benefits of full membership include a one year subscription to the Academy journal, Archives of Suicide Research and full access to the Academy's website.

Criteria for full membership

• The person should be an outstanding and internationally recognised researcher in the field of suicide as indicated by publications in peer review journals. Minimum years of activity: 10 years.
• The research need not necessarily be empirical research, but can include theoretical, ethical or legal research work.
• Should be highly recommended by peers.
• No history of scientific misconduct.

Criteria for associate membership

• Currently actively engaged in scholarly research in the area of suicidal behavior as indicated by publications in peer review journals.
• The research need not necessarily be empirical research, but can include theoretical ethical or legal research work.
• Should be highly recommended by peers.
• No history of scientific misconduct.

Procedure for recommending someone for membership to the IASR

The applicant requires letters of nomination from two (2) current full members.

The applicant also needs to submit their curriculum vitae, and publications list (via email and as a Word attachement).

Please email these materials directly to Dr. Thomas Bronisch at: bronisch@mpipsykl.mpg.de.

All materials received will be reviewed by the Membership Committee, and the applicant will be notified by letter of the Academy's decision.