How to Join ICPSR
Join ICPSR and discover the advantages that hundreds of academic institutions in the US and abroad enjoy. For a reasonable annual fee, all faculty, students, and staff at your institution or organization will have access to ICPSR's vast data archive and to the renowned Summer Training Program at member rates. Membership in ICPSR is a wise and cost-effective investment.
To receive more information about membership, please email netmail@icpsr.umich.edu.
Membership Application Forms
US Academic Application Request Form (PDF 1.24M)
Associate Application Request Form (PDF 1.18M)
Membership Categories and Dues
US Academic Institution Dues
Dues for US academic institutions are based on the institution's 2000 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Annual dues for 2007 through 2011 are as follows:
| Carnegie Membership Category |
2007-2011 Dues |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Research Extensive | $15,000 |
| Doctoral Research Intensive | $9,000 |
| Master's Comprehensive I and II | $6,500 |
| BA Universities | $2,000 |
| Specialized Institutions | $2,000 |
| Associate/Community Colleges | $1,600 |
If you are uncertain about how your institution is classified, consult the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education Web Site or contact us at netmail@icpsr.umich.edu.
To begin the process of membership or to learn more about membership in ICPSR, download the US Academic Application Request Form (PDF 1.24M). Submission of this completed form begins the process of establishing membership.
Non-Academic and Non-US-Based Academic Institution Dues
Dues for nonprofit, government, commercial and non-US-based academic institutions are generally based upon the institution's size and use of data resources. There are four levels of Associate membership:
| Associate Membership Category |
2007-2011 Dues |
|---|---|
| Associate I | $15,000 |
| Associate II | $10,000 |
| Associate III | $5,000 |
| Associate IV | $2,000 |
To discuss the Associate membership category appropriate for your institution, please contact us at netmail@icpsr.umich.edu or at (734) 615-8400.
To begin the process of membership or to learn more about membership in ICPSR, download the Associate Application Request Form (PDF 1.18M). Submission of this completed form begins the process of establishing membership.
ICPSR Federations
Some institutions find it beneficial to join with others in a federation membership. Members of ICPSR federations will receive discounts off of the above dues of 10 percent per institution for federations with 2-5 members and 20 percent per institution for federations with 6 or more members.
For more information on establishing a federation, please review the information on our Web site or contact us at netmail@icpsr.umich.edu. To review ICPSR's current list of federations and their members, visit ICPSR Federations.
Contact Us
To receive more information about membership, please contact the Membership Coordinator by mail at P.O. Box 1248, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248, by phone at 734-615-8400, or by email at netmail@icpsr.umich.edu.
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