Japanese Society of Microbial Ecology is comprised of researchers studying physiology, evolution, and ecology of microorganisms, as well as researchers from applied microbiology and environmental biology in various areas (agriculture, fisheries, medicine, engineering, science, etc.). We welcome the participation of persons interested in a major challenge of microbial ecology.
Membership Rules of Japanese Society of Microbial Ecology (in Japanese)
Method of Joining:
If you wish to become a regular or student member, you can apply through the Membership information registration webpage.
* Student members require a recommendation from their academic advisor.
After submitting your application, please pay the first year’s membership fee by credit card or bank transfer.
To pay by credit card, please use the email address and password you registered as the recipient of the automated email when you applied for membership, and login via the URL provided in the “First Year Membership Fee Payment Information”(「初年度会費納入のご案内」) email.
If paying by bank transfer, please remit to the following address:
International bank transfer
Japanese Society of Microbial Ecology
* Mizuho Bank, Kyoto Chuo Branch
591 Manjuyacho, Karasuma-dori Sanjo Minami-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8161
(Bank code: 473 Account number: 2094178 SWIFT code: MHCBJPJT)
* Note: Foreign checks are rarely accepted in Japan, so please refrain from sending personal checks or postal money orders.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate member or supporting member, fill in the membership application form (English), and sent it across to the following executive office of the society by e-mail.
Annual Membership Fees:
| Member Type | Regular Member | Student Member | Corporate Member | Supporting Member |
| Domestic Member | 10,000 Yen | 5,000 Yen | 15,000 Yen | 20,000 Yen (one member or more) |
| Overseas Member | 10,000 Yen | 5,000 Yen |
* Note that the international bank or postal transfer fee (5,000 Yen) is NOT included in membership fees. Please burden this at your expense.
* Since 2020, free distribution of the journal ”Microbes and Environmets” to society member is terminated. Accordingly, you can receive the booklet if you pay extra charge (5,000 Yen) with membership fee (request is optional).
JSME Membership Cancellation Policies:
Memberships are effective 1 April–31 March of each year.
Members may cancel their membership at any time for any reason. No refunds will be issued for cancelled memberships.
If you do not notify us of your withdrawal, your membership will be automatically renewed. A member who fails to pay the annual membership fee for two years or more shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the membership. If you wish to rejoin the JSME, you must pay the unpaid annual membership fee.
To cancel your JSME membership, please email the JSME office.
Send your applications and inquiries to the following.
Contact address:
JSME office in Shizuoka University
Futamata Lab, College of Engineering, Academic Institute, Shizuoka University
3-5-1 Johoku, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture 432-8561 Japan
e-mail: office@microbial-ecology.jp
