Join the IOP

With over 50,000 members, the Institute of Physics has a fascinating and diverse membership that ranges from students through to qualified professionals in all disciplines.

About IOP

The Institute of Physics is a leading scientific society. We are a charitable organisation with a worldwide membership of more than 50,000, working together to advance physics education, research and application.

We engage with policymakers and the general public to develop awareness and understanding of the value of physics and, through IOP Publishing, we are world leaders in professional scientific communications.

For more information, please visit www.iop.org

Why join?

Membership of the Institute is for everyone who has an interest in the subject and its future. The Institute actively promotes physics to external audiences, increasing awareness of the importance of physics in government, education and industry. Our members come from diverse backgrounds and follow all kinds of different careers; many are directly involved in physics but as many are using their physics training in a wide range of businesses.

For more information, please visit www.iop.org/membership

Membership benefits include

Physics World - the world’s leading physics magazine, monthly by post, online or as an app
IOP Journal downloads
Careers information and resources
Professional Status
Academic dress
Learning online courses
'@physics.org' email address
Support and grants
Members' room
Meeting rooms
Member rate for IOP conferences
Discount on author charges (NJP)
Business journals
Making money out of ideas
Local branch affiliation
Specialist 'Groups'
Membertalk
IOP LinkedIn group