BECOME A MEMBER

Due to technical difficulties it is currently not possible to register for membership via the form below. Please contact the Sekretariat (info@sgs-sss.ch) if you are interested in becoming a member of the SSA.

Every sociologist or friend of sociology is welcome to become a member of SSA!

Have a look at the SSA flyer.

As of 2023, the SSA is pleased to announce new membership rates. We now have reduced rates for students and all members, as well as a simplification of membership categories.

Besides, over 2023 the Swiss Journal of Sociology will become an online publication only. In prevision of this shift, the softcopy of the Swiss Journal of Sociology will only be available based on a supplemental fee (+50 CHF per member).

Yearly fees:

Students (Bachelor students, Master students, PhD students)CHF 50.-
Members with fixed-term contract,
Members without an employment contract (retired, unemployed)
CHF 150.-
Members with permanent contract / tenured membersCHF 200.-
Additional fee for the printed copy of the Swiss Journal of Sociology (3 issues per year)CHF 50.-
Institutional membership ( including the Swiss Journal of Sociology)
(only available for institutions; this does not cover the individual membership of institute staff)
CHF 300.-
Until 31.05.2024 EARLY BIRD Congress participation including discount rate SSA membership 2024 for new members (to be paid through the congress website: https://www.fhnw.ch/plattformen/sgs-kongress/registration/)CHF 300.-
Congress participation including discount rate SSA membership 2024 for new members (to be paid through the congress website: https://www.fhnw.ch/plattformen/sgs-kongress/registration/)CHF 350.-

Additional institutional donations are welcome, please write to our secretariat for further information on how to make a donation (info@sgs-sss.ch).

Are included in the membership:

  • Regular updates on the Swiss Journal of Sociology (3 issues per year, online only)
  • The Society’s electronic Bulletin (2 issues per year)
  • The electronic Newsletter (min. 3 issues per year)
  • Every year, one book half-price published by SEISMO
  • Reduced enrollment fees for the SSA Congress
  • Membership in our research networks (according to your interests)

Become a member and join fellow colleagues in Switzerland and beyond!