Full Members receive substantial benefits including:
- Reduced registration fees for international scientific conferences sponsored by IUSTI-World or the IUSTI Regions. Past and upcoming conferences are listed on the IUSTI website
- Inclusion on the email distribution list to receive STI Global Update, the official newsletter of the International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections. The newsletter contains timely updates from the IUSTI President, regional reports, and conference updates.
- 40% discount on subscriptions to Sexual Health and the International Journal of STD & AIDS. For subscriptions to Sexual Health, Members should contact Customer Service or telephone: +[61 3] 9545 8555 to order their subscription, and quote their membership number upon ordering. For subscriptions to the International Journal of STD & AIDS, Members should click here to subscribe at the discounted Member Subscription rate.
- Connection to and engagement with colleagues around the world, dedicated to the achievement of international cooperation in the control of sexually transmitted infections including HIV.
NB. For membership application / renewal please use the online application form. Two types of individual membership are available: full membership and associate membership . Additionally there are opportunities for organisational membership and commercial sponsorship.
Full Membership
Full Membership of the Union is open to individuals with a professional interest in the study, prevention or control of sexually transmitted infections. A medical qualification is not a requirement for full membership. The cost of Full membership of IUSTI is now the same all Branches, the cost is GBP £17.50 for a full year from the day your membership is paid.
On payment confirmation you will receive an email with a link to create your membership certificate with the option to download the PDF. You will also receive an email reminder shortly before your membership iexpires. Please note, to renew your membership you may need to join again as a new member if you can’t remember your login details. See here for FAQ login.
Full members are entitled to all privileges of membership including voting rights and a reduction in registration fees at most IUSTI regional and world meetings. The membership fee has been set so that it will be attractive to anyone who participates regularly in IUSTI events. It is anticipated that any member who attends at least one IUSTI meeting every two years would recoup their membership dues via the discounted registration cost.
Full members receive a substantial discount of 40% on subscriptions to Sexual Health and the International Journal of STD & AIDS. For subscriptions to Sexual Health, Members should contact Customer Service or telephone: +[61 3] 9545 8555 to order their subscription, and quote their membership number upon ordering. For subscriptions to the International Journal of STD & AIDS, Members should click here to subscribe at the discounted Member Subscription rate.
Associate membership
Associate membership of the Union is open to individuals who support its objectives and who have a professional interest in sexually transmitted infections but who do not expect to regularly attend IUSTI meetings. Associate membership is presently free of charge. Associate members may participate in meetings of the Union but they do not receive a discount on IUSTI conference registration fees and have no voting rights. Associate members will not receive a certificate.
Only full members will have access to the membership-restricted services planned for this website.
IUSTI conferences and regional groups are at the forefront of ideas on the science, management and control of sexually transmitted infections. The meetings are lively, educational and often great fun. They provide an excellent opportunity to get to know other professionals in the field. Take advantage of this opportunity to become a full member of IUSTI at very moderate cost.
Organisational membership
Organisational Membership in IUSTI is available to national societies for the study of sexually transmitted infections, as well as international agencies with a common interest in STI control and prevention. Organisations seeking membership in IUSTI should have complementary organisational goals, including the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections, and advancing sexual health through education, advocacy, and policy. Organisations must be nonprofit / noncommercial entities with stated policies of nondiscrimination, and must strive to promote IUSTI to their own memberships and constituencies. All applications for Organisational Membership must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate IUSTI Regional Director and Regional Chair, as well as the IUSTI Executive Committee.
Costs and benefits of Organisational Membership are tiered by organisational size and annual revenue, listed below in UK Sterling (GBP £) or equivalent:
Membership Cost:
Full membership of IUSTI for all regions the cost is GBP £17.50 for one year from the date that you join.
Address for all Membership Correspondence:
Membership Secretary
Dr. Jason Ong,
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Melbourne Victoria, Australia.
Email: Membership
Organisation Size | Annual revenue | Cost | Benefit |
Small (<100) | < £ 200,000 / yr | £ 100 / 12 mths | Two (2) reduced registrations annually to IUSTI World meetings; inclusion on IUSTI mailing list; permission to use IUSTI logo on website |
Medium (101-500) | £ 200,001 – 500,000 / yr | £ 150 / 12 mths | Three (3) reduced registrations annually to IUSTI World meetings; inclusion on IUSTI mailing list; permission to use IUSTI logo on website |
Large (> 500 | >£ 2500,000 / yr | £ 200 / 12 mths | Four (4) reduced registrations annually to IUSTI World meetings; inclusion on IUSTI mailing list; permission to use IUSTI logo on website |
Click here for the Organisational Membership Application Form, which should be completed and returned to the IUSTI Membership Secretary