| The American Society for Virology
was founded in 1981 to provide a forum for investigators
of human, animal, insect, plant, fungal, and bacterial
viruses, whether the research involves clinical, ecological,
biological, or biochemical approaches. The stated aim
of the Society is to promote the exchange of information
and stimulate discussion and collaboration among scientists
active in all aspects of virology. These goals are achieved
by means of meetings organized or sponsored by the Society,
obtaining for the members reduced subscription rates
for virological journals, soliciting travel grants to
attend national and international meetings and representation
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The
purpose of the Society is the advancement and promulgation
of knowledge relevant to virology.
ELIGIBILITY OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to qualified investigators residing
in the Americas, or elsewhere, who have published original
investigations in virology and who are actively involved
in virology research. To be qualified for regular (full)
membership, an individual should be at least three years
past his/her professional degree (Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M.,
or equivalent). Associate membership shall be awarded
to individuals in training positions in virology (graduate
students, undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows,
or equivalent) actively engaged in virology research.
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Application for full membership shall be made by submitting
a Membership
Application form and supporting information, either
by mail or online
to the Chairman of the Membership Review Committee. This
application form shall be accompanied by a curriculum
vitae, bibliography of the applicant, and a letter of
nomination from a current (dues paid for current year)
full member of ASV. A check for the annual dues (in U.S.
dollars) or credit card information must accompany all
applications submitted by mail. Individuals submitting
an application online will receive dues payment instructions
upon approval of their application. Membership in the
Society will not become effective until payment of the
annual dues is received.
HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
Any member may propose for the consideration of the Council
the name of an eminent senior scientist who is not an
American national or resident, and who is deemed to be
worthy for award of honorary membership. Upon the favorable
recommendation of the Council, the election of any such
person shall be carried out by mail ballot circulated
in advance of the annual meeting. Election shall require
an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the valid ballots
returned by members. Honorary members shall pay no membership
fees or other assessments and shall have all of the rights
and privileges of full dues-paying members, except that
honorary members shall have no vote and shall not be eligible
to hold any office, elective or otherwise.
EMERITUS MEMBERSHIP
Any member of the Society in good standing (current years
dues paid) who has retired from active employment because
of disability, eligibility for retirement, or age, may,
upon written request to the ASV Secretary-Treasurer and
approval by the Council, be classified as a member Emeritus.
Members Emeriti shall pay no membership fees or other
assessments and shall retain all of the rights and privileges
of full dues-paying members. Requests are presented to
Council only at scheduled meetings held
in July and September each year.
RESIGNATION
Resignation. Any member may resign upon written notification
to the Council, at asv@asv.org,
whereupon such resignation shall be considered effective
immediately.
EXPULSION OR SUSPENSION
Expulsion or Suspension. The Council shall have the power,
by a two-thirds vote of the entire Council, to suspend
or expel any member for conduct prejudicial to the interest
of the Society, provided that any such member shall have
received at least thirty days' notice of the time and
place of a hearing by the Council upon any charges of
such conduct, together with a copy of the charges against
such member, at which hearing such member shall have an
appropriate opportunity to be heard; provided also Article
VII, Section 3, of the By-Laws shall govern any expulsion
of a member for non-payment of dues.
REINSTATEMENT
The Council may reinstate a former member upon such terms
and conditions as it may deem appropriate.
The ASV Membership Committee Chairman is:
Anette Schneemann, Ph.D.
Department of Molecular Biology, CB262
The Scripps Research Institute
10550 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
Telephone: (858) 784-8643
FAX: (858) 784-7979
asvapp@scripps.edu
CONTACT INFORMATION
Current Members:
(Renewals; dues status; reinstatements;
change of address notifications)
Judy Gaza or Lin Whalen
c/o Dorothea L. Sawicki, Secretary-Treasurer
American Society for Virology
Tel: (419) 383-5173
Fax: (419) 383-2881
Email: asv@asv.org |
New Applicants:
(New & Pending Applications)
Dr. Anette Schneemann
ASV Membership Committee Chair
Tel: (858) 784-8643
Fax: (858) 784-7979
Email: asvapp@scripps.edu
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