Join the Community.
The Membership.
Passionate about contemporary Europe?
Want to find like-minded people?
Looking to expand your network?
Then the UACES membership is for you.
🌏 Today, more than 1,000 students, academics and practitioners worldwide enjoy the benefits of being a UACES member. Join the club!
We have recently upgraded our membership system to improve membership experience for all members. We look forward to welcoming you to the UACES community!
Working for an institution? See our Group Membership.
Where are our Members from?
Which Membership Works For Me?
We have plenty of Membership options available to suit all backgrounds. Membership status is allocated according to your career stage.
- For Students
Perfect for undergraduates and Master’s students exploring contemporary Europe.
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Price: £15.00 per year
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Eligibility: You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s programme.
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Benefits: Gain access to exclusive events, regular newsletters, and travel funding to UACES conferences.
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Why Join? Start building your academic profile, connect with peers, and access support for your journey into research or policy careers.
Switch to our PhD Membership if you choose to pursue doctoral study.
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- For PhD Researchers
Designed for doctoral students working on topics related to European Studies.
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Price: £30.00 per year
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Eligibility: Open to anyone currently pursuing a PhD.
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Benefits: Eligible for the UACES Best Book and Thesis Prizes, scholarships, travel funding, research support, and early career development opportunities.
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Why Join? Be part of a scholarly network, showcase your research, and access tailored resources for your doctoral journey.
Switch to our Early Career Membership once within three years of PhD completion.
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- Early Career Researchers
Tailored for scholars within three years of completing their PhD.
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Price: £40.00 per year
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Eligibility: Anyone within three years of their PhD Viva.
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Benefits: Apply for microgrants, funding for research networks, and receive professional development support.
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Why Join? Build your profile, share your work, and gain visibility within the European Studies community.
Switch to our Individual Academic or Affiliate Membership to continue working with UACES.
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- Individual Academics
For mid-to-late career academics advancing European Studies.
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Price: £65.00 per year
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Eligibility: You should be actively engaged in research or teaching in higher education or a research institution.
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Benefits: Full access to funding opportunities, awards, member voting rights, and visibility through UACES platforms.
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Why Join? Stay at the forefront of the field and shape the direction of the discipline.
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- Affiliate Members
For those outside academia but still passionate about Europe.
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Price: £40.00 per year
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Eligibility: Professionals in think tanks, government, non-profits, or retired academics.
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Benefits: Access to our resources, digital content, events, and networking opportunities.
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Why Join? Stay engaged with current debates and connect with the wider academic community.
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- Group Membership
Ideal for academic departments and small organisations.
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Price: £230.00 per year
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Eligibility: Groups must be a Department, Centre, School, or Faculty within a university, or a small organisation such as a think tank or civil society body. Membership associations are not eligible.
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Benefits: Group members receive access to discounted tickets to the UACES Annual Conference, and to our newsletter. Groups can also promote courses, events, and research via UACES.
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Why Join? Strengthen your group’s visibility, collaborate more effectively, and make the most of our shared resources.
To enquire or join as a Group Member, contact [email protected]
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