Key Dates
SITC membership terms span January 1 through December 31. Membership dues are paid annually and cover the calendar year.
Below are the available membership categories SITC offers to individuals in the cancer immunotherapy field.
Developing Economy Membership Rate
Members residing in a country with a developing economy are eligible for a reduced dues discount - $25 for annual dues. Low- and lower-middle income countries are defined by the World Bank: view the list of applicable countries here. This discounted option is available for low- and lower-middle income economies through the membership application. Those in industry are exempt from this rate.
Regular Membership
$260 Annual Dues / $360 Annual Dues – Industry
Regular membership shall be open to those individuals who have an MD or PhD in a biological science or the equivalent and are active, bona fide representatives of the international scientific community with a specialty or interest in a field related to cancer immunotherapy or tumor immunology. Additionally, Regular membership is open to PharmDs, Nurses and Advanced Practice Providers in advanced research or clinical roles. These individuals may also qualify for Nurse and Advanced Practice Provider Membership (see below). Regular members shall have full membership rights and privileges, including, without limitation, the right to vote and serve as officers on the board of directors of the society.
Student and Scientist-in-Training Membership
$50 Annual Dues
Student and scientist-in-training membership shall be open to those individuals who are enrolled in academic programs and are seeking to attain degrees in a scientific or medical-related field. This includes candidates for advanced degrees (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD, etc.) with a demonstrated interest in cancer immunotherapy or tumor immunology. In addition, Student and scientist-in-training membership shall also be open to individuals who are participating in post-doctoral fellowships and residency programs. Student and scientist-in-training members shall not have voting rights and may not hold office or serve on the board of directors.
Affiliate Membership
$260 Annual Dues / $360 Annual Dues – Industry
Affiliate membership shall be open to those individuals not eligible for other classes of membership but who are otherwise active or otherwise interested in cancer immunotherapy or tumor immunology. Affiliate members may attend all meetings open to other classes of membership and to participate in such scientific discussions and activities as are open to other classes of membership. Affiliate members shall not have voting rights and may not hold office or serve on the board of directors.
Allied Health Membership
$50 Annual Dues
Allied Health membership is open to those individuals employed in allied health positions in the field of cancer immunotherapy or tumor immunology or related fields, including patient care, in a technical or administrative capacity, or work in research laboratories. Examples include dietitians, oncology educators, oncology social workers, research coordinators and the like. Allied Health membership shall not have voting rights and may not hold office or serve on the board of directors.
Emeritus Membership
Complimentary Annual Dues
Emeritus membership shall be open to those individuals who are regular members and have attained the age of 70 years and have been regular members for 10 years or longer. Under circumstances deemed appropriate by the board of directors, the requirement of an age of 70 years for transfer to emeritus status may be waived. Emeritus members shall retain all rights and privileges of active membership, including voting rights, except that emeritus members may not hold office or serve on the board of directors. Emeritus members shall be exempt from payment of dues.
Nurse and Advanced Practice Provider Membership
$50 Annual Dues
Nurse and advanced practice provider membership is open to those individuals who are trained, licensed and/or otherwise employed as registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants in the field of cancer immunotherapy or tumor immunology or related fields and are involved in patient care, in a technical or administrative capacity, or work in research laboratories. Nurse and advanced practice provider membership shall not have voting rights and may not hold office or serve on the board of directors. Individuals who qualify for the Nurse and Advanced Practice Provider membership category may apply for regular membership should they wish to have full voting and election privileges.
Patient and Patient Advocate Membership
Complimentary Annual Dues
Patient and patient advocate membership is open to those individuals who are undergoing or have undergone treatment involving, or who otherwise have an interest in or experience with, cancer immunotherapy. Patient and patient advocate members must have a demonstrated commitment to patients and furthering the field of cancer immunotherapy or tumor immunology. Patient and patient advocate membership shall not have voting rights and may not hold office or serve on the board of directors. One complimentary patient advocate membership is extended per qualifying non-profit patient advocacy organization. Additional staff may join at a rate of $50 annual dues.
Pharmacist Membership
$75 Annual Dues
Pharmacist membership is open to those individuals hold a PharmD or equivalent degree and are licensed with a specialty or interest in a field related to cancer immunotherapy or tumor immunology. Pharmacist membership shall not have voting rights and may not hold office or serve on the board of directors. Individuals who qualify for the Pharmacist membership category may apply for regular membership should they wish to have full voting and election privileges.