Membership
Advance your geochemistry research, grow your network, and extend your global impact as part of the Association of Applied Geochemists.
Why join the AAG
Benefits of membership
Advance your geochemistry research, grow your network, and amplify your global impact. Membership connects you with a worldwide community and the resources to support your career.
What you receive
- Discounted registration for biennial IAGS symposia and other events
- Access to GEEA journal, EXPLORE newsletter and Elements magazine
- Access to Proceedings and technical resources
- Opportunities to present and publish your work
- Inclusion in an international professional network across industry, academia and government
- Opportunities for collaboration, visibility, and career development
Specialized publications
GEEA
Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis — a leading journal in applied geochemistry related to mineral exploration and the environment.
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Developing news of applied geochemistry research and upcoming events, published quarterly for members.
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A journal that highlights mineralogy, geochemistry, and petrology for a broad scientific audience.
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Professional development
- Attend biennial International Applied Geochemistry Symposia (IAGS) with oral and poster presentations, workshops, and field trips
- Access online courses, interactive workshops, and past proceedings and abstracts of the IAGS
- Access the guide to writing geochemical reports
- Publishing opportunities in the international journal GEEA, with reduced open-access fees
Student & Post-Doctoral Fellow benefits
- Build your professional network
- Greatly reduced membership and event fees
- Gain exposure through conferences and publications
- Access travel grants and awards for IAGS
- Access research grants
Members directory
Find AAG members worldwide through our easily searchable database.
Find your fit
Membership types
Choose the membership category that matches your career stage. Each application form covers all categories and lists dues by country.
Regular
Non-voting memberDues determined by country of origin and residence
By country
Regular Members are non-voting members of the Association, actively engaged in applied geochemistry at the time of application and for at least two years prior to joining. Regular members receive the flagship journal Geochemistry, Exploration, Analysis, Environment, the newsletter EXPLORE, and the magazine Elements.
Apply as RegularFellow
Voting memberSame dues as Regular Members, with voting rights
By country
Regular Members who are established and actively engaged in applied geochemistry can apply to become Fellows. Fellows receive the flagship journal Geochemistry, Exploration, Analysis, Environment, the newsletter EXPLORE, and the magazine Elements and have voting rights.
Eligibility for election
- Be nominated by existing AAG Fellows
- Hold a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in pure or applied science from a recognized institution
- Have at least six years of training and professional experience in pure or applied science, including at least two years applying, developing, researching, or teaching methods of applied geochemistry
- Be an active practitioner of applied geochemistry at the time of application
Student & Post-Doctoral Fellow
Non-voting memberGreatly reduced dues
US$10
Students enrolled in an approved course of instruction in pure or applied science, and Post-Doctoral Fellows (PDF) actively researching or teaching applied geochemistry at a recognized institution are non-voting members and receive the flagship journal Geochemistry, Exploration, Analysis, Environment and the newsletter EXPLORE.
Apply as StudentSenior
Reduced dues for retired professionals
From US$20
Retired professionals wishing to stay engaged pay reduced dues and do not receive the full range of AAG publications. Senior Fellows are voting members of the Association whereas Senior Members are not.
Apply as SeniorMembership dues vary by country of origin and residence. The application form lists all categories and the full cost chart by country.
Join a global community of applied geochemists
Connect with professionals in industry, academia and government, access our publications, and help advance the application of geochemistry worldwide.