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Join the Society

Membership is open to professionals with clinical, research or academic specialisation in cognitive neuroscience, to consultants and professionals abroad, and to students in clinical or research training.

Three categories of membership

Primary Membership

For all professionals with clinical, research or academic specialisation in cognitive neuroscience. Primary Members vote, stand for election and elect the Executive Committee.

₹20,000 for life, or ₹3,500 a year.

Associate Membership

For foreign and non-resident Indian consultants and professionals working in the Society's areas of specialisation.

₹3,500 for life, or ₹2,000 a year.

Student Membership

For students engaged in clinical or research specialisation in cognitive neuroscience, with a certificate from the Head of Department. Apply on Form B.

₹1,000 for two years.

The Executive Committee may also invite Honorary Life Members, who do not pay a subscription. Fees are as fixed by the Executive Committee; a US-dollar tariff for overseas applicants is set on request.

Find your subscription

Choose a category and term. Annual members may convert to life membership from the following year by paying the difference.

Category
Term

Primary Membership, life

₹20,000

A one-time subscription for full lifetime membership. Apply on Form A with your professional credentials.

Cheque or demand draft in favour of “Cognitive Neuroscience Society of India”, payable at Bangalore. Add ₹85 bank charges for outstation cheques. Online payment is coming soon.

How to apply

  1. Complete the form. Form A for Primary and Associate membership; Form B for Student membership. Print in block letters and affix a photograph.
  2. Attach credentials. Current affiliation, degree certificates, evidence of clinical or research work in cognitive neuroscience, publications; students add a Head-of-Department certificate.
  3. Get nominated. An existing Member of the Society recommends the application and adds their membership number.
  4. Send it to the General Secretary. Post the form and subscription to the registered office. The Secretary approves eligible applications and the Executive Committee ratifies them.
Application form (PDF) Word version

Rights of members

  • Attend and vote at General Body meetings, one vote per member
  • Stand for election to the Executive Committee (Primary Members)
  • Join one or more Core Interest Groups
  • Conduct clinical services, training, conferences and workshops under the CNSI umbrella
  • Receive a copy of the Bye-laws on joining

Keeping membership current

  • Annual subscriptions fall due each financial year (1 April to 31 March)
  • Membership lapses if the fee is unpaid three months after it is due
  • Members must have cleared all dues to vote or stand in elections
  • Lapsed members may re-apply on terms set by the Executive Committee