Membership Benefits

Free access for articles in Biotropica – the official journal of the ATBC with an Impact Factor of 2.351 (2019).

Waived article processing fees and page charges (APC) for publication in Biotropica – publication fees of one article per year are waived when the first author is an ATBC member.

Discounts for attending ATBC Annual Meetings – reduced rates are offered to ATBC members wishing to participate at the ATBC Annual Meetings.

Support for Conservation Initiatives – the Association is playing an increasingly vigorous role in tropical conservation via the ATBC Conservation Committee, which is open to all members.

Grants and Awards – ATBC members are eligible to apply for Research Grants and numerous awards.

Webinars – access to numerous online seminars, trainings, and panels.

Thematic Groups – participation in thematic groups encompassing different topics in biology, including the opportunity to create and manage your own thematic group of tropical biologists and conservationists.

Access to the ATBC Member Directory – direct access to an amazing community and network of passionate and committed tropical biologists and conservationists.

Opportunities for Capacity Building – access to mentoring circles, research and soft skills training workshops, and field-courses, among others.