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ALPSP Membership Survey 2025
Help us to improve our membership offerings by taking part in a short membership survey today. We are looking for responses from both existing members of the ALPSP community and those who aren't members but may have considered applying for ALPSP membership at some point.
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A 50% Pro-Rata Discount on Membership Fees is available if you apply now!
ALPSP is the international trade association which supports and represents not-for-profit organizations that publish scholarly and professional content, and those that work with them. Membership is available for all employees within an organization, and we welcome applications from across the scholarly publishing community.
We offer a wide range of member benefits to help you to connect with peers, stay informed, develop your skills, and have your views represented.
Rates, discounts and further information
Membership rates are based on annual gross revenue before all deductions, other than sales tax that relates to scholarly and professional publishing. Subscriptions are for 12 months – we will forward a renewal notice three months prior to the end date.
| Subscription Band | Gross revenue (before deductions) (Upper Band Limits) | Subscription Rate 2025* | Monthly Fee* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £40k | £330 | £28 |
| 2 | £120k | £523 | £44 |
| 3 | £0.6m | £1,137 | £95 |
| 4 | £2.3m | £1,570 | £131 |
| 5 | £7.5m | £2,224 | £185 |
| 6 | £20m | £3,230 | £269 |
| 7 | £50m | £5,347 | £446 |
| 8 | £100m | £7,534 | £628 |
| 9 | Over £100m | £9,727 | £811 |
| R | Retiree Member | £100 | £8 |
| RS | Redundancy Support | £0 | £0 |
*VAT or sales tax where applicable is payable in addition to the rates shown.
Guidelines for membership
ALPSP accepts members on the understanding that they adhere to legal and ethical good practice, and will not bring ALPSP into disrepute through their own activities or business practices. All applicants are required to accept the ALPSP Guidelines for membership.
Direct Debit payments
You can now spread membership fee payments throughout the year using Direct Debit via GoCardless. Before each payment is taken, you will be notified. All payments are protected, so you’re guaranteed a refund if a payment is ever taken in error.
To pay via Direct Debit, please complete a mandate request form and the finance team will send you a secure link.
Free Ukraine membership
Scholarly publishing organizations based in Ukraine are eligible to a free 12-month membership of ALPSP throughout 2025.
The ALPSP Member Welcome pack is your one-stop-shop overview of your Member Benefits. An easy access PDF that can be downloaded and shared within your organisation.
The pack details:
- FREE Member Benefits such as the Mentorship Scheme, Member Webinars & more.
- Member discounts on Training, Conference bookings, etc.
- Ways to volunteer with ALPSP, including SIGs, Committees, & more.
- How to get access to these benefits, including instructions on how to register for your ALPSP Website Member Account.
How to apply for membership
To apply, complete the online application form. Once received, your application will be submitted to the ALPSP Board of Directors for approval, which takes approximately two weeks.
