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Early-Career Researchers

Kick-start your career in applied geochemistry. AAG student membership gives you access to publications, research grants, travel bursaries, and a worldwide professional network — all for a reduced fee.

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Why join as a student

Student benefits

Student membership is designed to help you grow as a researcher and connect with the global applied geochemistry community — at a fraction of the standard cost.

What you receive

  • Build your professional network across industry, academia and government
  • Gain exposure through conferences — AAG provides travel grants and conference presentation prizes
  • Promote your research through free Open Access publication of papers in GEEA
  • Access student research grants to support your work
  • Access lectures, short course notes, and recorded presentations
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$10

Reduced student membership — just $10 USD

Includes access to the journal GEEA (Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis), the EXPLORE Newsletter, and lectures, short course notes and presentations.

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Application form

Ready to join? Complete the student membership application and review our Code of Ethics before you apply.

Membership application

Application form

Code of Ethics

All members agree to uphold the AAG Code of Ethics. Please review it as part of your application.

Code of Ethics
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Research support

The AAG offers research grants to help students pursue projects in applied geochemistry.

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Travel bursary

Travel bursaries for travel and accommodation costs are available for up to 10 students per year to attend and present at the AAG’s biennial International Applied Geochemistry Symposium (IAGS). Applications for funds can be made by contacting the AAG office. Similarly, financial aid may be given to students to attend an AAG-sponsored short course held during other conferences.

Questions about student grants or bursaries?

Get in touch with the AAG Business Office and we will provide you with more information.

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Connect with professionals in industry, academia and government, access our publications, and help advance the application of geochemistry worldwide.

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