17³Ô¹ÏMEMBERSHIP
By becoming an 17³Ô¹Ïmember, you join us in our mission to initiate, encourage, and support research into, and public understanding of, the history and cultures of the Near East and wider Mediterranean, from the earliest times. Membership provides valuable benefits, and your dues help us foster original research, exploration, and archaeological fieldwork; encourage scholarship about Near Eastern and Mediterranean traditions and societies; uphold the highest academic standards in interdisciplinary research and teaching; and support efforts to protect, preserve, and present to the public the historic and cultural heritage of the Near Eastern and Mediterranean world.Please choose from the following memberships levels (details below):
| FOA (Free) | Associate ($46) | Contributing ($125) | Academic ($35-$210) | Sustaining ($285) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANE Today | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 17³Ô¹ÏOnline Resources | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access to member discounts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Near Eastern Archaeology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Tax-deductible gift ($100) | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Eligible to apply for fellowships | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Eligible to present at Annual Meeting | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Access to µþ´¡³§°¿¸éÌý²¹²Ô»å/´Ç°ùÌýJCS | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Online access to MAARAV | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Access to all print and online content | ✔ | ||||
| Invitation to exclusive 17³Ô¹Ïevents | ✔ | ||||
| Free 17³Ô¹Ïbook (annually) | ✔ | ||||
| Special recognition at 17³Ô¹Ïevents | ✔ |
Please choose from the following memberships levels (details below):
| Associate ($46-$125) | Academic ($35-$210) | Sustaining ($285) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to e-newsletters | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 17³Ô¹ÏOnline Resources | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access to member discounts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Near Eastern Archaeology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tax-deductible gift ($100) | ✔ | ||
| Eligible to apply for fellowships | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Eligible to present at Annual Meeting | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Access to µþ´¡³§°¿¸éÌýand/or JCS | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Online access to MAARAV | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Access to all print and online content | ✔ | ||
| Invitation to exclusive 17³Ô¹Ïevents | ✔ | ||
| Free ASOR book (annually) | ✔ | ||
| Special recognition at 17³Ô¹Ïevents | ✔ |
Associate Membership – $46
Associate memberships are designed for Public Members whose professional expertise lies beyond the fields of Near Eastern and Mediterranean studies. These memberships are designed for anyone who wishes to be a part of ASOR.
- Print delivery and online access to Near Eastern Archaeology.
- No additional charge for print delivery outside U.S.
- Discounts on books and *Annual Meeting registration (exclusive member price).
- Access to the online 17³Ô¹ÏMembership Directory.
- Eligibility to apply for 17³Ô¹Ïfellowships and grants.
- Eligibility to vote in member-wide elections.
- Subscription to e-newsletters, and News@ASOR.
- 17³Ô¹Ïmembers receive 10% off room and board when staying at the Albright Residence.
- 50% discount on yearly subscription to (email membership@asor.org for access)
- *Associate Members are NOT eligible to present posters or papers at the Annual Meeting or serve on academic committees.
Contributing Membership – $125
These membership are designed for Public Members who wish to receive all the benefits included in the Associate Membership and who wish to support 17³Ô¹Ïthrough a gift. The annual dues ($125) include a contribution of $100, which may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
- A donation of $100, which may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
- Print delivery and online access to Near Eastern Archaeology.
- No additional charge for print delivery outside U.S.
- Discounts on books and *Annual Meeting registration (exclusive member price).
- Access to the online 17³Ô¹ÏMembership Directory.
- Eligibility to apply for 17³Ô¹Ïfellowships and grants.
- Eligibility to vote in member-wide elections.
- Subscription to e-newsletters, and News@ASOR.
- 17³Ô¹Ïmembers receive 10% off room and board when staying at the Albright Residence.
- 50% discount on yearly subscription to (email membership@asor.org for access)
- *Contributing Members are NOT eligible to present posters or papers at the Annual Meeting or serve on academic committees.
Academic Memberships (see rates below)
Regular and retired memberships are designed for those who wish to present at the 17³Ô¹ÏAnnual Meeting, receive academic journals, and/or serve on editorial boards and academic committees. Regular and Retired Members also receive all of the benefits included in the Associate Membership.Regular – $180 Retired – $160
These memberships include:
- Print delivery of any two 17³Ô¹ÏjournalsÌýOR online access to all four (MAARAV is now an 17³Ô¹Ïjournal!). Both print and online available for an additional fee ($30.00).
- No additional charge for print delivery outside U.S.
- Discounts on Annual Meeting registration (exclusive member price).
- Discounts on books.
- Eligibility to apply for 17³Ô¹Ïfellowships and grants.
- Eligibility to present at the Annual Meeting.
- Eligibility to serve on editorial boards and governing committees.
- Access to the online 17³Ô¹ÏMembership Directory
- Eligibility to vote in member-wide elections.
- Subscription to e-newsletters, and News@ASOR.
- 17³Ô¹Ïmembers receive 10% off room and board when staying at the Albright Residence.
- 50% discount on yearly subscription to (email membership@asor.org for access)
*Early Career – $115 **Graduate – $90 **Undergraduate – $35
These memberships include:- Online accessÌýto all four journals (MAARAV is now an 17³Ô¹Ïjournal!) — no print option.
- Discounts on Annual Meeting registration (exclusive member price).
- Discounts on books.
- Eligibility to apply for 17³Ô¹Ïfellowships and grants.
- Eligibility to present at the Annual MeetingÌý(Undergraduates- see conditions of presenting).
- Eligibility to serve on editorial boards and governing committees (Undergraduates are not permitted to serve on committees).
- Access to the online 17³Ô¹ÏMembership Directory
- Eligibility to vote in member-wide elections.
- Subscription to e-newsletters, and News@ASOR.
- 17³Ô¹Ïmembers receive 10% off room and board when staying at the Albright Residence.
- 50% discount on yearly subscription to (email membership@asor.org for access)
Sustaining Membership – $285
Our highest level of individual membership, it is designed for Public and Academic Members who wish to support 17³Ô¹Ïat a higher level and receive some exclusive benefits available only to Sustaining Members and our donors who contribute $1,000 or more a year.- Print delivery and/or online access to all four journals (choice of BASOR, NEA, and JCS for print delivery, MAARAV online only).
- No additional charge for print delivery outside U.S.
- Your choice (annually) of one past 17³Ô¹Ïbook published prior to 2026, subject to availability. Non-U.S. addresses must pay shipping. Please e-mail us to request your book.
- A donation of $125, which may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
- Automatic access to Friends of 17³Ô¹ÏWebinar recordings from the current season.
- Invitation to exclusive 17³Ô¹Ïevents.
- Special recognition at all 17³Ô¹Ïevents.
- Discounts on Annual Meeting registration (exclusive member price).
- Discounts on books.
- Eligibility to apply for 17³Ô¹Ïfellowships and grants.
- Eligibility to present at the Annual Meeting.
- Eligibility to serve on editorial boards and academic committees.
- Access to the online 17³Ô¹ÏMembership Directory.
- Eligibility to vote in member-wide elections.
- Subscription to e-newsletters, and News@ASOR.
- 17³Ô¹Ïmembers receive 10% off room and board when staying at the Albright Residence.
- 50% discount on yearly subscription to (email membership@asor.org for access).
How to Purchase a Membership:
Friends of 17³Ô¹Ï– $0 – Free!
- Friends of 17³Ô¹Ïare people who are interested in archaeological and historical research in the Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds. You may become a Friend for FREE.
- We invite you toÌýregisterÌýtoday so that you can join our team and receive exclusive benefits, like a free subscription to the e-newsletter.
- Friends of 17³Ô¹Ïare the first to know about our FOA Webinar Series.
- If you are unsure what membership category to choose, this is a great way to start because it is FREE.
Free Member Online Resources
- Resources includes online learning tutorials, videos, virtual tours, and more!

Not ready to join yet? You can still support ASOR’s mission!
- Donations can be made to a variety of causes including student support through scholarships & fellowships, publications, cultural heritage initiatives, and our building fund.
- Every dollar counts and is meaningful.
- You can become part of a lasting legacy at ASOR.
