Come Join Us!

Join the International Wader Study Group – we are committed to diversity and inclusivity. Everyone is welcome to become a member irrespective of their age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, nationality and socio-economic status.

As well as being part of the wider IWSG community, get our journal Wader Study delivered direct to your doorstep, three times a year! It’s packed with the latest research and news from the wader world. Plus, receive for free any issues of International Wader Studies that are published during your membership. You will also be able to access all PDFs of publications online during your membership and can choose to have electroni access only if you wish to reduce the number of paper journals you have. What’s more, as a paid-up member of IWSG you can attend our lively and informative annual conference at a reduced rate.

Membership of the International Wader Study Group runs on a calendar year basis (January-December).

Regular membership rates are €42. We have a special Family rate of €63 and an Institution package for €98. For those of you who wish to be a member for the long term you can consider our Life membership at €840. We also offer two reduced rates: two years for the price of one for members in Low-income countries thanks to generous donations from our supporters (two years for €42), and a Student rate of €32 for MSc and below only. Please contact the Membership Secretary Katharine Bowgen to find out if you are eligible for the latter two categories.

Following our 2019 AGM the membership voted to switch to a Euro based fee system to account for changes to the exchange rates in recent years. Online payments will automatically account for this difference into your preferred currency and other payment methods are available via direct communication with our Treasurer (see the Membership Form for further details). If you have any difficulties paying please contact Katharine and the Treasurer Emma Penning directly via email and we will do our best to help you.