Benefits of becoming an IOU member

Benefits of becoming an IOU member

  • Ruff (<em>Philomachus pugnax</em>), swimming in flood plains of Eastern Europe. © S. RösnerBeing part of a global community dedicated to the IOU’s vision and mission
  • A membership certificate signed by the IOU President and the IOU Chair of the Membership Committee
  • Members-only access to the IOU membership list for networking and collaboration (individual members may opt to have their personal information withheld) 
  • Members-only registration fees to the International Ornithological Congresses™ (IOCongresses™) and other IOU-sponsored events
  • Members-only discounts on books by selected publishers
  • Free access to the IOU webinars by distinguished ornithologists
  • Access to travel fellowships and travel support to attend the IOCongresses
  • Immediate members-only access to the information-rich IOU Newsletter The Flutter
  • Participation in and/or Establishment of Working Groups to address specific projects or issues
  • Eligibility for IOU officerships and honors
  • Voting rights on particular IOU matters
  • Access to the Ornithological Exchange https://ornithologyexchange.org
  • Additional organizational member benefit includes organization logo and link to organization's website on the IOU webpage and a mention in The Flutter Newsletter.