Discounted membership available for those in developing and underdeveloped countries, as identified by the World Bank.
ACerS introduces a new program that offers reduced dues membership for individuals in developing and underdeveloped countries.
To better serve professionals and graduate students* from all technical and economic sectors of the ceramics and glass community, individuals who have a current residence in a developing country are eligible for select ACerS membership dues categories as noted below.
Low-Income Economy Lower-Middle-Income Economy
Individual membership dues $30 USD $60 USD
GGRN membership dues $7.50 USD $15 USD
Eligible countries are based on those defined as Low-Income or Lower-Middle-Income Economies by the World Bank. Click here for a list of qualifying countries (updated annually).
If you currently reside in one of these countries, you may apply for these reduced dues by completing the ACerS Reduced Dues Membership Application. Memberships obtained here provide access to all of the ACerS benefits that correlate with their membership type.
Current ACerS members residing in one of the eligible developing countries may apply for the new membership rate(s) during the membership renewal process.
Membership dues are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please note that you must physically reside in one of the countries listed here to be eligible for the reduced rates.
Residents from countries that are removed from the World Bank list will receive the dues discount throughout their current membership term. Upon the conclusion of that term, they must renew at the current regular annual dues for Individual members.
*Undergraduate students may apply for Material Advantage membership at reduced rates here.
If you need additional information and/or assistance, please contact ACerS Customer Service via email or at 614-890-4700.