Why Become or Remain a Europlanet Society member?

We are an active society of planetary scientists across Europe, providing tools and
services to support our community.

Expand your network

Connect with researchers of similar interests, find local contacts, or grow links in new areas, like industry.

Funding

Members enjoy discounted fees and exclusive activities at events, including the Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC), the largest annual planetary science conference in Europe.

Mobility & Access

Europlanet provides FREE access to planetary simulation and analysis facilities, as well as funding for short visits of up to one week to share expertise and best practice.

Regional Hubs

Our 10 Hub Committees organise networking events and workshops to support the research community, as well as to build links with amateur astronomers, industrial partners, policymakers, educators, the media and the wider public.

Early Career Network (EPEC)

EPEC is an active network organised by early-career researchers for early-career researchers. Activities include:

  • Training and workshops at EPEC Annual Week and EPSC.
  • EPEC Slack and Stairway to Space Podcast.

Working groups give an early career voice and perspective on policy, diversity, future research, outreach and more.

Prizes

Europlanet awards annual prizes:

  • Medals to recognise significant contributions in planetary science at different career stages
  • Europlanet Prize for Public Engagement
  • EPSC Outstanding Student Poster Contest
Training and Resources

Members-only resources and webinars provide:

  • Opportunities to engage with policy-makers
  • Training on a range of topics
  • Industry database
  • Discord server
Voting for Executive Board

Members get to vote to elect the executive board, helping to shape the future of the European planetary science community.

You can join the Europlanet Society as an organisation or as an individual. Your institution can also purchase packages of individual memberships for a number of named staff.