Membership fees

The ISPAD fee structure is based on profession types and country of residence. Click here to see your country category fee as defined by the World Bank.

Membership categories and definitions

  • Physician: CV required with application
  • Psychologist, Nurse, Dietitian or other healthcare professional: CV required with application, letter of support from Head of Department confirming professional status or registration, practicing certificate or ID Card stipulating profession.
  • Student, Fellow or Trainee: CV, proof of full-time enrolment at a recognized university or college (student card or letter of support from a Head of Department) required with application
  • Team Members: Hospitals and institutes can now purchase a team membership for their diabetes team. A Physician, who will be the account owner, can apply for Team membership for up to five team members from the same institution. Current memberships cannot be transferred to team membership. Students, fellows and trainees aren't eligible for Team membership.
  • Patient Advocate: Individuals who have impacted the lives of people living with diabetes
  • Low, lower-middle and upper-middle income countries: proof of residency required (utility bill or other formal document that indicates country of residence), definitions as per the World Bank

Membership Fees for High-Income-Countries

  •   Physician

    • 1 Year: 200 USD
    • 3 Years (10% discount): 540 USD
  • Psychologist, Nurse, Dietitian, Other Healthcare Professional

    • 1 Year: 100 USD
    • 3 Years (10% discount): 270 USD
  • Student, Fellow, Trainee

    • 1 Year: 60 USD
    • 3 Years: N/A
  • Team Membership (for 5 members)

    • 1 Year: 525 USD
    • 3 Years: N/A
  • Patient Advocate

    • 1 Year: 60 USD
    • 3 Years: 160 USD

Membership Fees for Upper and Middle-Income-Countries

  • Physician

    • 1 Year: 100 USD
    • 3 Years (10% discount): 270 USD
  • Psychologist, Nurse, Dietitian, Other Healthcare Professional

    • 1 Year: 50 USD
    • 3 Years (10% discount): 135 USD
  • Student, Fellow, Trainee

    • 1 Year: 30 USD
    • 3 Years: N/A
  • Team Membership (for 5 members)

    • 1 Year: 263 USD
    • 3 Years: N/A
  • Patient Advocate

    • 1 Year: 30 USD
    • 3 Years: 80 USD

Membership Fees for Low-Income-Countries

  • All fees are waived for any member coming from a Low-Income-Country. Before registering under this category, please be sure that your country category fee as defined by the World Bank. A proof of residence will be requested during the registration process.

Additional Membership options

ISPAD / SWEET Dual Membership

  • Centers for pediatric diabetes care can join a professional network based on agreed standards of care and criteria for certification by peer review. The joint SWEET registry enables benchmarking and multicenter outcome research.

  • The ISPAD and SWEET Dual Membership is available only if you are already a part of an ISPAD Team Membership.

  • All Members from this category can become a member of SWEET at a 10% discount. 

  • Benefit: Dual membership allows you to take advantage of the benefits and services offered by ISPAD and SWEET. As an ISPAD member, you can secure a SWEET membership at a 10% discount.

Team membership

  • Hospitals and institutes can now purchase a team membership for their diabetes team. A Physician, who will be the account owner, can apply for Team membership for up to five team members from the same institution. Current memberships cannot be transferred to team membership. Students, fellows and trainees aren't eligible for Team membership.

Emeritus Membership

  • Benefit: Free membership for retired members, allowing continued engagement with ISPAD.
  • NB: These are awarded on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact [email protected]

Residents in Conflict Areas

  • Benefit: Free membership for individuals in conflict zones, supporting their continued professional development.
  • NB: These are awarded on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact [email protected]