Membership

Take Charge of Your Career Growth by Joining the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society!

Enhance your knowledge, professional development and success at every stage of your career with HFES. Membership grants you immediate and unparalleled access to a wealth of resources, including:

Networking opportunities through online professional and affinity group communities in HFES Connect
A vast collection of research articles
Live and web-based educational activities
A career center where you may apply for open positions, set up job alerts, upload your resume and review career resources to prepare you to find your next job
A mentorship program for participants to gain invaluable guidance, support and knowledge transfer

Join us and empower your professional journey today.

Members of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society include students, psychologists, engineers, designers, scientists, consultants, usability professionals and others—all of whom have a common interest in designing systems and equipment to be safe and effective for the people who operate and maintain them. Members are employed in industries, universities and colleges, government agencies, consulting firms, military research centers, public utilities and other settings.

Pursue your professional dreams with the power of HFES membership and contribute to building a better world for all. Learn more about the benefits of HFES membership.

The membership year follows the calendar year and members may renew beginning October 1 annually. Join HFES today!

Membership Categories

The membership year follows the calendar year and members may renew beginning October 1 annually. There is a one-time $20 USD membership application fee for Full, Associate and Affiliate membership. Select your membership type below to create a record and join HFES.

Membership Type	Annual Dues (USD)	Eligibility Criteria
Membership Categories, Fees and Eligibility Criteria
Full	$260	Bachelor's degree and five years' experience in HF/E, four of which may have been spent in graduate study
Associate	$260	Two years' full-time relevant experience in HF/E
Affiliate	$260	Interest in HF/E but does not meet criteria for Full or Associate membership
Student Affiliate *	$35	Full-time undergraduate or graduate student Faculty endorsement is required
Early-Career Associate	$125	Former Student Affiliate member within two years of graduation
Corresponding	$50	Resides outside of the United States and holds membership with an IEA federated society
Emeritus **	$70 (one-time dues amount)	Full member for at least ten years, retired (age 60+ or due to disability), does not derive significant income from the practice of human factors

* One cannot select Student Affiliate Membership unless their record indicates "Current Student" in the Highest Degree Obtained field.

** Please contact Membership@hfes.org to convert to Emeritus Member.

Dues Reductions and Waivers

Emerging Country Membership Discount

HFES recognizes the considerable benefit that academicians, practitioners, and others from emerging nations can gain from our Society. Discounted dues for those from emerging countries are $75 for Full, Associate, and Affiliate Membership and $15 for Students. Please review the list of designated countries to learn if you are eligible for a discounted rate.

List of Designated Countries

Members of IEA Federated Societies

Those outside of the United States and Territories and who are current members of other Societies that are federated members of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) are permitted a 15% membership discount. This discount may not be combined with any other discount code. This benefit is for Full, Affiliate, Associate, and Student Members only. Please contact the membership staff at HFES to request the IEA discount code.