“It’s knowing I can get advice when I want it and I’m pleased education is at the forefront of your work. It’s nice to read articles and book reviews. Go for it. It’s well worth the money to be part of the scientific community.”
- Brenda Walker
Examples of ways that BNA membership can grow your enjoyment of neuroscience and benefit you:
Free or reduced registration rates for all BNA events
The BNA Bulletin, full of neuro news & research, delivered direct to your door
Opportunity to ask neuroscientists your questions about neuroscience
Remain engaged with the neuroscience community
Associate Members' eBulletin with interesting stories about neuroscience, offers and events
Member-only offers and discounts for other societies
We welcome all those who have a genuine interest in neuroscience, but do not work in neuroscience in a professional capacity, to become an Associate Member. You may be a teacher, mechanic, nurse, or business leader; the brain is endlessly fascinating for everyone!
As a member you will not only be supporting research into how the brain and nervous system work, but receive many benefits including the opportunity to put questions to leading neuroscientists today.
Are you a student, clinician, researcher, lecturer, psychologist, or someone else with a professional interest in neuroscience? Associate membership is not appropriate for those with professional interests in neuroscience, including but not restricted to those studying, teaching, working, or doing research in the neuroscience or related fields of bioscience, or practicing in clinical neurosciences, psychiatry, psychology or related specialties. If this applies to you, please check out our other membership categories to find the one for you!
Our core membership benefits for Associate members are listed below.
Alongside our core benefits, we also offer a range of special member incentives such as competitions, prize draws and discounts throughout the year - please look out for these notifications in the member eBulletin and via our social media channels.
Please note that Associate members do NOT have access to the benefits below. If you require access to the following then you may consider one of our professional membership options.
Be part of a respected national academic society that represents UK neuroscience nationally and internationally
*Opportunity to ask neuroscientists about neuroscience:
This membership benefit gives our Associate Members the chance to ask professional neuroscientists questions about neuroscience. This facility is mediated by the BNA Office, and is monitored to ensure reasonable use. Please note that any information provided by the BNA or its members is for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; it is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Please note that Associate members are not entitled to vote or stand for election to become a member of the Council or Committee.
