MEMBERSHIP and MEMBER RESOURCES
NCBS offers seven membership type options.
Whether you are a department chair, faculty member, student, non-academic or community supporter; there is a membership level that offers the benefits you want and the support you need.
PROFESSIONAL
Status is reserved for faculty or staff from any academic institution
$100
per year
- Early-Bird Discounted conference registration
- $100 discount on full-page or $50 discount on ½-page conference program book ad
- Complimentary one-year subscription to International Journal of Africana Studies
- Ability to nominate individuals for NCBS Awards
- Ability to promote published books on NCBS Website
- Discounts and invitations for NCBS workshops and institutes
- One vote in the Executive Council Elections
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Status is reserved for individuals who are not faculty or staff from any academic institution.
$100
per year
- Early-Bird Discounted conference registration
- $100 discount on full-page or $50 discount on ½-page conference program book ad
- Complimentary one-year subscription to International Journal of Africana Studies
- Ability to nominate individuals for NCBS Awards
- Ability to promote published books on NCBS Website
- Discounts and invitations for NCBS workshops and institutes
- One vote in the Executive Council Elections
STUDENT
Status is reserved for anyone currently enrolled in an academic institution.
$35
per year
- Early-Bird Discounted conference registration
- $100 discount on full-page or $50 discount on ½-page conference program book ad
- Ability to nominate individuals for NCBS Awards
- Ability to promote published books on NCBS Website
- Discounts and invitations for NCBS workshops and institutes
- One vote in the Executive Council Elections
SENIOR
Status is reserved for anyone 65+ years of age and is not full-time faculty or staff at an academic institution.
$50
per year
- Early-Bird Discounted conference registration
- $100 discount on full-page or $50 discount on ½-page conference program book ad
- Ability to nominate individuals for NCBS Awards
- Ability to promote published books on NCBS Website
- Discounts and invitations for NCBS workshops and institutes
- One vote in the Executive Council Elections
LIFETIME - One Payment
Provides an opportunity for members who wish to make a substantial monetary contribution to NCBS
$1500
One Payment
- $1500 or 3-years @ $500
- Tax deductible contribution
- Certificate or Placque acknowledging Life Membership
- Special recognition on NCBS website
- Early-Bird Discounted conference registration
- $100 discount on full-page or $50 discount on ½-page conference program book ad
- Complimentary one-year subscription to International Journal of Africana Studies
- Ability to nominate individuals for NCBS Awards
- Ability to promote published books on NCBS Website
- Discounts and invitations for NCBS workshops and institutes
- One vote in the Executive Council Elections
LIFETIME - Three Payments
Provides an opportunity for members who wish to make a substantial monetary contribution to NCBS
$500
Three Payments
- $1500 or 3-years @ $500
- Tax deductible contribution
- Certificate or Placque acknowledging Life Membership
- Special recognition on NCBS website after 3rd payment
- Early-Bird Discounted conference registration
- $100 discount on full-page or $50 discount on ½-page conference program book ad
- Complimentary one-year subscription to International Journal of Africana Studies
- Ability to nominate individuals for NCBS Awards
- Ability to promote published books on NCBS Website
- Discounts and invitations for NCBS workshops and institutes
- One vote in the Executive Council Elections
INSTITUTIONAL
Status is reserved for actual academic institutions of any level.
$300
per year
- The membership year for Institutional members is July 1 – June 30 and is not annual based on the date of initiation.
- Logo placement with link to department’s website on NCBS website.
- UNLIMITED Position Announcement postings on NCBS website
- $100 discount on full-page or $50 discount on ½-page conference program book ad
- Complimentary one-year subscription to International Journal of Africana Studies
- Complimentary posting of events/call for papers on NCBS website
- Discounts and invitations for NCBS workshops and institutes
- Access to NCBS Civic and Community Education and Engagement Grants Program (after one year of membership)
- Periodic Program Review
AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION
Status is reserved for non-academic organizations of any level, such as churches, professional associations, etc.
$200
per year
- The membership year for Affiliate members is July 1 – June 30 and is not annual based on the date of initiation.
- Logo placement with link to affiliate’s website on NCBS website.
- UNLIMITED Position Announcement postings on NCBS website
- $100 discount on full-page or $50 discount on ½-page conference program book ad
- Complimentary one-year subscription to International Journal of Africana Studies
- Complimentary posting of events/call for papers on NCBS website
- Discounts and invitations for NCBS workshops and institutes