Why join Ecsite?
Apply to become a member today to collaborate on European projects, attend the Ecsite Conference at a discounted fee, participate in high-profile events, keep abreast of the latest news from other members and the EU institutions - and much more. Who can be an Ecsite member? |
Ecsite welcomes all organisations who share our mission and values and are active in communicating science with the public.
- Science Centres & Museums
- Natural History Museums
- Science festivals
- Zoos and aquariums
- Botanical gardens
- Local authorities
- Universities
- Research organisations
- Organisations working in or supporting others in the pursuit of communicating science with the public
Membership categories
Ecsite has three different categories of members determined by your organisation's status:
| FULL MEMBERS | Non-profit organisations based in geographical Europe |
| ASSOCIATE MEMBERS | Non-profit organisations based outside of Europe |
| SUSTAINING MEMBERS | For-profit organisations including one-person companies |
You will find more details on eligibility criteria and categories can be found in the Internal Regulations.
Application process
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Membership Benefits
| BENEFITS | FULL MEMBERS | ASSOCIATE | SUSTAINING | 1-PERS. COMPANY |
| ENRICH YOUR PRACTICE / DEVELOP YOUR NETWORK | ||||
| Network with Senior managers at the Directors Forum | X | X | ||
| Enjoy discounts and / or priority on learning opportunities | X | X | X | X |
| Join the community of professionals of the Ecsite Thematic groups | X | X | X | |
| SAVE MONEY | ||||
| Enjoy a discount on Conference registration fees | X | |||
| Enjoy a larger discount on Conference registration fees | X | X | X | |
| GET FUNDING | ||||
| Be invited by Ecsite to participate in EU-funded projects | X | Exceptionally X | ||
| STAY INFORMED | ||||
| Access members’ only news | X | X | X | X |
| RAISE YOUR VISIBILITY AND ENLARGE YOUR MARKET | ||||
| Apply for the Mariano Gago Ecsite Awards – or nominate peers who deserve them | X | X | X | X |
| Enjoy a 50% discount on a Conference ticket when you take a booth at the Conference Trade show | X | X | ||
| Promote your travelling exhibitions on EXTRA for free | X | X | X | X |
| Display your corporate profile on the online Members directory | X | X | X | X |
| Publish your news and events on the Ecsite website’s members page | X | X | X | X |
| GOVERN YOUR ASSOCIATION | ||||
| Join the Board of Trustees | X | |||
| Vote at the Annual General Meeting | X | |||
| Be part of the Ecsite Conference Programme Committee and others | X | |||
| MAKE THE CASE | ||||
| Receive structured information and be part of advocating efforts at European and national levels | X |
FULL members
Fees for Ecsite Full members depend on the annual turnover of the organisation
annual turnover
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< €1 million | €855 |
| €1 million - €4,999,999 | €1,705 |
| €5 million - €14,999,999 | €2,280 |
| €15 million + | €3,415 |
ASSOCIATE members
€485
SUSTAINING members
Company €960
One-person company €485
The annual turnover (or operating income) includes all income including: revenues from admission, educational activities, rental of premises, revenue from rented outreach/ travelling activities and exhibitions, memberships dues, financial support from national and local government and from local authorities, grants and funding, restricted funds released during the year, donations, sponsorships (cash only), proceeds from fundraising activities and financial investments such as stock shares in companies.
Note that in cases where a member is part of a larger organisation (research institute, university etc.) the declared turnover should take into account only those activities that relate to the science engagement part of the organisation.
Questions?
Email Nicola Hamilton and Madisson Pillikse-Laidsaar at members@ecsite.eu, we are happy to help!
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