Every APA membership extends our efforts to advance psychological science, teaching, and the public’s access to top-quality psychological and behavioral health care. 

Grow Your Professional Network

In addition to providing highly respected publications and trusted resources, APA connects you to an inclusive community that is dedicated to advancing psychology and improving lives.

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Expand Your Network 

Become part of a thriving community of more than 173,000 dedicated professionals committed to sharing knowledge, enriching careers, and applying psychology to improve people’s lives. 

Join APA Divisions 

With 54 divisions, 44 sections, and 20 local chapters, finding a community within APA that shares your specialized interests is easy. 

Attend Virtual and Live Events and Webinars

From the APA Annual Convention and new virtual trainings every month, you can connect and share ideas with practitioners, scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and students from around the world. 

Access Premium Content 

Automatically receive two of the industry’s most respected publications, Monitor on Psychology — with the latest developments across psychology — and our highly cited flagship journal American Psychologist, covering groundbreaking research and emerging trends. You will also get members-only discounts on other scholarly journals, APA PsycNET® subscriptions, books, videos, seminars, and webinars.

Advance Your Career and Reach Your Potential 

You will have many opportunities with APA to sharpen your skills, enhance your professional expertise, advance your career, and continue to grow.

Discounts on Continuing Education (CE) 

In addition to the 5 free CE credits, you can get access to our online workshops, seminars, and independent study programs to help you meet your professional requirements. 

Free Career Support Through APA psycCareers 

Our online psychology job board lets you look for jobs, post your resume, and obtain professional development guidance. APA also offers opportunities for you to share your knowledge and give back through mentorship programs and more.

Scholarships and Grants 

APA and its affiliates also award scholarships and grants to advance your research and identify other sources of funding for you. 

Supporting Each Other — and Advancing Psychology to Help Others

APA works to advance the discipline of psychological science and to represent and meet the needs of psychological scientists at all training and career stages. APA promotes research in psychology, the improvement of research methods, and the application of research findings.

Your membership also supports continuing advocacy for the application of psychological science to such urgent issues as racial inequality, economic concerns, health care, elder care, substance abuse, and more.

Even More Benefits

Stay current, learn about the latest research, and prepare for future trends in psychology with APA’s highly respected publications included with your membership.

American Psychologist (9 issues) — our flagship journal is often cited and is the most widely circulated social science journal in the world. AP covers groundbreaking research, emerging trends, and information about awards and presentations.

Monitor on Psychology (8 print and digital issues) — brings you compelling coverage of the science and practice of psychology and its social impact. 

APA Member Update (bi-weekly e-newsletter) — notices of psychology news from APA, new products, events, and quick updates.

Enjoy Significant Savings

Journals and Database Subscriptions 

Get up to 60% off the nonmember subscription rate of more than 80 scholarly and professional journals. You can also subscribe to our scholarly and professional research databases (APA PsycNET®).

Books and videos 

APA offers hundreds of award-winning books and videos to further expand your knowledge at member discounts (up to 25%).
 

Benefits for Scientists and Researchers

APA provides programs, trainings, and resources that promote psychological science in academic and scientific arenas.

Essential Science Conversations: A Dialogue About Psychological Science  

A regular webinar series, where panelists and audience members can engage in an open dialogue about emerging topics in psychological science including, open science, science communications, science funding, and much more.

Science Spotlight  

Your source for the most relevant news and information for psychological scientists, by psychological scientists, delivered to your inbox every two weeks.

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