SEPM Membership
Why join SEPM?
SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology) is an international non-profit Society. Through its network of international members, the Society is dedicated to the dissemination of scientific information on sedimentology, stratigraphy, paleontology, environmental sciences, marine geology, hydrogeology, and many additional related specialties.
The Society supports the science and its members in their professional and educational objectives by publication of three major scientific journals: the Journal of Sedimentary Research (JSR), The Sedimentary Record (TSR) and PALAIOS as well as topical books. SEPM also holds research conferences, short courses, and field trips to train and enhance member skills.
SEPM members connect, partner, and learn from and with each other.
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Benefits of Membership
- Discount pricing for SEPM book publications.
- Discount registration fees for SEPM activities such as Research Conferences and Major Annual Meetings (includes IMAGE and GSA Connects).
- Online access to the world-class science in the SEPM journals (JSR & PALAIOS, plus Journal of Paleontology 1927-1985).
- Receive regular SEPM membership communications, including topical email announcements.
- Participation and networking in a vibrant international community in its promotion of the full spectrum of sedimentary geoscience.
- Contribute to more than 250 yearly topical sessions at focused and major meetings.
- Attend many thought-provoking research conferences, short courses, webinars, and field trips.
What type of membership do I need?
There are several different types of membership levels including student, early career, professional, sustaining and emeritus levels. Read more about the appropriate membership level for you:
- Sustaining - for those who want to support the Society above regular fees and includes all member benefits and subscriptions.
- Professional - for those with careers in the geosciences, with optional subscriptions.
- Early Career - for those within 5 years of their last degree, with optional subscriptions.
- Student - for those enrolled in a geoscience or allied science program, includes online subscriptions.
- Discounted Professional - for professionals living in countries below world bank 'high income', with optional subscriptions. Please refer to this map to see if your country of residence qualifies you for an adjusted membership rate.
- Discounted Student - for students living in in countries below world bank 'high income', includes online subscriptions. Please refer to this map to see if your country of residence qualifies you for an adjusted membership rate.
- Consultant License Membership - for professionals that offer special reports and training to others. Includes online access to SEPM published content and a license to use the content in their professional products.
2025 Membership Pricing
| Type | Dues | Add JSR Online | Add PALAIOS Online | Classic Online Books | All Items* |
| Sustaining | Included | Included | Included | Included | $325 |
| Professional | $75 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $200 |
| Early Career | $45 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $195 |
| Student | $15 | Included | Included | Included | $15 |
| Discount Professional | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $50 |
| Discount Student | $10 | Included | Included | Included | $15 |
| Consultant License | $1,000 | Included | Included | Included | $1,000 |
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JOIN an SEPM SECTION
SEPM members also have the opportunity to connect on a regional basis with our different SEPM sections. Consider joining your local SEPM section today to get more deeply involved on a local level.
Gulf Coast Section Application
Great Lakes Section Application
The Permian Basin Section Application
Rocky Mountain Section Application