
Membership
Our members enjoy exclusive opportunities
Our members enjoy exclusive opportunities
ESACT membership is open to all individuals working in the field of Animal Cell Technology. Get involved and shape the Society that represents your topic of interest. Join the Society, the meetings, the courses, the ESACT Frontiers group and communicate with your peers!

Membership FAQ
Member benefits
- Reduced registration fees for attending ESACT Meetings
- Access to ESACT grants
- Opportunity to network & interact with your peers
Membership renewal
The status of your membership can be verified in the member area, which is also the place where you can renew your membership.
Fees and payments
Regular Membership
The fee for membership is 20 Euros per year.
Regular memberships are granted for a period of 4 years. The membership fee for this period is €80.00 and is due at the beginning. Payment can be made via bank transfer or PayPal..
New memberships are activated upon acceptance of the application and receipt of the 4-year membership fee. Memberships can be renewed repeatedly for 4-year periods.
Student Membership
As a confirmed full-time student, you are eligible for a free 2-year membership. To activate your membership, please provide valid documentation confirming your current enrollment at a university or college.
You may submit one of the following official documents as proof:
- Certificate of enrollment for the current or upcoming semester
- Student ID card showing the current semester or academic year
- Enrollment confirmation or registration overview from your university’s online portal
- Letter of admission (for new students, if the program has not yet started)
The document must include your full name, the name of the university, and the period of enrollment. It must be an official and clearly dated document (PDF, scan, or high-quality photo).
We’re excited to welcome you as a student member!
Update of your membership details
If you have moved, started in a new company or changed your email, please enter the members area to modify your personal profile.
This ensures that you stay informed.
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Application
To apply for membership please use the following button. You will be forwarded to the signup form of our membership system. There chose as membership type “application for membership” and complete the form.
Please note that you will need a motivation statement and a short CV. Your application will be evaluated as soon as possible and after a positive evaluation, we will get back to you to register and inform you about payment options.
Membership applications just before our biennial meetings will only be considered when received 2 months before the respective ESACT Meeting.