SPIE Membership

Your Membership, your way

SPIE Members at Optics and Photonics Welcome Reception

Create a Membership experience that grows with you.

Your professional journey is unique — and will evolve throughout your career. SPIE Membership is here to support you with the tools, resources, and connections you need each step of the way. We are proud to be your partner for professional growth, lifelong learning, career advancement, and network development.

Join or renew Member benefits

Build your network. Grow professionally. Engage in lifelong learning.

Enjoy valuable career benefits

Choose your Membership

Member

1-year

$125

3-years

$350

Lifetime

$995

Emeritus

$45

Join or Renew

Early Career Member

1-year

$55

3-years

$150

5-years

$250

Early Career Membership is offered for five years after receiving your degree.

Join or Renew

Student Member

1-year

$20

Student Membership is offered to students engaged in full-time studies who have not yet attained their terminal degree (including all doctoral degrees). Post-docs and Members working on a second PhD or an additional advanced degree/certificate are welcome to join as Early Career Members.

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Special economic consideration discounts available. Learn more.

Membership dues are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Membership with distinction

Member recognition programs

Honoring outstanding SPIE Members making a difference in the optics and photonics community through our Senior Member, Fellow, and Society Awards programs.