BRICSCESS+ Membership

The participating regions of BRICSCESS shall comprise the member countries of the BRICS association—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—and all countries subsequently admitted as full members of BRICS (BRICS Plus). For the purposes of BRICSCESS, the term “regions” shall collectively refer to all BRICS and BRICS Plus member countries. All academies, research institutes, universities, professional organizations, researchers, educators, practitioners, students, and other institutions in the fields of exercise and sport science and related disciplines within these regions shall be eligible for membership and may participate in the scientific, educational, and professional activities of BRICSCESS, subject to its Constitution, By-laws, and policies.

The conditions pertaining to membership and payment of membership fees, shall be determined by the Council of BRICSCESS from time to time.

There is only 1 type of membership:

Institutional membership:

a. Important information of Institutional membership

1. Membership can be obtained by institutions who have a professional interest in the field related to exercise and sports science, such as (but not limited to) universities, research institutions, sports governing bodies and similar institutions (not individual persons);
2. 2.   Fees: US$600 valid for 4 years (alternatively US$150 per year);
3. 3.   Institutional Members are requested to pay for 4 years in order to minimise bank fees;
4. 4. The Institution who is a member of BRICSCESS, can nominate 5 staff members to enjoy the benefits of BRICSCESS membership.

b. Benefits of Institutional membership

Special discounted registration fees for the biennial BRICSCESS Conference, as well as selected BRICSCESS-endorsed conferences, workshops, and educational events. This benefit applies to all five nominated staff members of the affiliated institution, providing opportunities for professional development, scientific collaboration, and international networking.