We would like to invite you to consider becoming a member of the European Society of Human Genetics.

Benefits of membership include:

• Subscription to the European Journal of Human Genetics
• Reduced registration fee to the European Human Genetics Conferences
• Society newsletter
• Society membership directory
• Educational initiatives 
• Eligibility to vote for Board members and Officers
• Access to the members-only Web Portal

This year, we have transitioned to a new membership management system, and renewing your membership is simple.

Please follow these steps to apply for membership (if you have NOT been a member in the past seven years):

1. Click on this link: https://www.eshg.org/membership/member-area/member-area-login.
2. Click on the "Create a new account" button.
3. Fill in all required fields and click "Finish" (please remember your password for future logins).
4. You will receive an email with an activation link (ATTENTION: the link is valid for 24 hours only!).
5. Click on the activation link in the email and log in with your new credentials: https://www.eshg.org/membership/member-area/member-area-login. 
   You will then be directed to the Membership Application page.
6. Click “Apply Now” and:
   • Review and complete your personal information.
   • Decide if you want to be listed in the electronic membership directory, visible to all ESHG members.
   • Share your reasons for becoming a member—this helps us learn more about what motivates you and how we can serve you better.
   • Select your membership type (details available below).
   • Finalize your application by selecting your payment method (bank transfer or credit card), entering your invoice address, and clicking “Next & Pay.”
7. You will receive a membership confirmation email. 
8. Welcome back to ESHG!

If you have any questions or need assistance during the renewal process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us (membership(at)eshg.org).

Please follow these steps to renew (if you have been a member already in the past 7 years):

1. Click on this link: https://www.eshg.org/membership/member-area/member-area-login
2. As a current member, you already have an account. Click on “Forgot your password” and enter the e-mail address associated with your current membership.
   • You will receive an email with an activation link to update your password (ATTENTION: the link is valid for 24 hours only!).
3. Once you’ve updated your password, log in with your new credentials: https://www.eshg.org/membership/member-area/member-area-login
4. After logging in, complete your profile and click “Save.” 
   You will then be directed to the Membership Application page.
5. Click “Apply Now” and:
   • Review and complete your personal information.
   • Decide if you want to be listed in the electronic membership directory, visible to all ESHG members.
   • Share your reasons for becoming a member—this helps us learn more about what motivates you and how we can serve you better.
   • Select your membership type (details available below).
   • Finalize your application by selecting your payment method (bank transfer or credit card), entering your invoice address, and clicking “Next & Pay.”
6. You will receive a membership confirmation email. 
7. Welcome to ESHG 2025!

If you have any questions or need assistance during the renewal process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us (membership(at)eshg.org).

Delivery of the journal will not commence until we have received payment of your membership fee. You will receive an email with your access data as soon as your online journal account is active.

Payment may be made by: 

1. Credit card (Mastercard, VISA)
2. Bank transfer Payments must be made without charges to the beneficiary.

Cheques can no longer be accepted.