IJSB Membership Program
Advance your macromolecular research with exclusive publishing benefits designed for structural biologists, crystallographers, cryo-EM specialists, and computational modelers worldwide.
Illuminate Molecular Architecture with IJSB
The International Journal of Structural Biology provides a premier open-access platform for researchers decoding the three-dimensional architecture of proteins, nucleic acids, and macromolecular complexes. Our membership program offers exceptional value for scientists advancing structural determination methodologies, from X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy to NMR spectroscopy and integrative computational approaches.
Whether you are elucidating enzyme mechanisms through atomic-resolution structures, developing novel AI-driven prediction algorithms, or bridging structural insights to drug discovery applications, IJSB membership empowers your research dissemination with significant cost savings and enhanced visibility within the global structural biology community.
Unlimited Submissions
Submit unlimited manuscripts throughout your membership period covering protein structures, nucleic acid conformations, cryo-EM reconstructions, and molecular dynamics studies without additional charges.
Rapid Peer Review
Benefit from expedited review by our expert editorial board comprising structural biologists, biophysicists, and computational scientists who understand the complexities of structure determination.
Global Visibility
Your research reaches crystallographers, cryo-EM specialists, NMR spectroscopists, and drug discovery scientists worldwide through our open-access model eliminating subscription barriers.
Member Recognition
Receive an official membership certificate acknowledging your commitment to advancing structural biology and contributing to the international scientific community.
Individual Researcher
Ideal for principal investigators, postdoctoral researchers, and established scientists publishing structural studies. Enjoy unlimited manuscript submissions with full APC waivers for regular issues and 30% discount on special issue contributions covering specialized topics in macromolecular architecture.
| Duration | Standard | Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $2,970 | |
| 2 Years | $3,465 |
Graduate Student
Supporting the next generation of structural biologists, this tier enables doctoral candidates and master's students to publish their crystallographic analyses, cryo-EM projects, and computational modeling work. Requires supervisor recommendation letter confirming active enrollment in a structural biology research program.
| Duration | Standard | Student Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $2,080 | |
| 2 Years | $2,405 |
Institutional Membership
Universities, national synchrotron facilities, research institutes, and structural biology consortia benefit from comprehensive agreements covering all affiliated researchers, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows working on macromolecular structure determination. Institutional partners receive platform recognition and priority consideration for special issue curation.
| Duration | Investment | Manuscripts | Per Article |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $9,500 | 20 | $475 |
| 2 Years | $11,500 | 30 | $383 |
Corporate Partnership
Pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, and contract research organizations advancing structure-based drug design gain credibility through peer-reviewed publication. Corporate partners may sponsor special issues and receive priority consideration for invited methodology reviews showcasing their structural biology capabilities.
| Tier | Articles | Standard | Partner Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 10/year | $3,640 | |
| Gold | 15/year | $4,225 |
Why Choose IJSB Membership?
Frequently Asked Questions
IJSB publishes research across all macromolecular structure determination methods including X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, small-angle X-ray scattering, and integrative computational approaches. We cover protein and nucleic acid structures, membrane protein complexes, ribonucleoprotein assemblies, and structure-function relationships in biological systems.
Members who renew before expiration receive a 20% loyalty discount and may transfer remaining benefits to the new membership term. This flexibility accommodates the often unpredictable timelines of crystallization trials, cryo-EM data collection, and structure refinement that characterize structural biology research.
Absolutely. IJSB welcomes molecular dynamics simulations, homology modeling studies, machine learning approaches to structure prediction, and integrative modeling combining computational methods with experimental constraints. Research utilizing AlphaFold and other AI-based prediction tools is particularly encouraged.
National synchrotron facilities and structural biology consortia may cover all visiting researchers and in-house scientists under a single institutional agreement. This is particularly valuable for beamline facilities serving multiple external research groups engaged in crystallographic data collection.
Authors must deposit structural coordinates and experimental data in appropriate public repositories before publication. Protein structures should be deposited in the Protein Data Bank, cryo-EM maps in the Electron Microscopy Data Bank, and NMR data in the Biological Magnetic Resonance Bank. Accession codes must be included in the manuscript to ensure reproducibility and community access to structural data.
Yes, institutional memberships cover all affiliated researchers, including faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and visiting scientists working on structural biology projects. This collaborative approach maximizes value for departments with multiple active research groups engaged in macromolecular structure determination.
Membership Terms and Policies
Eligibility Requirements: To qualify for membership benefits including APC waivers or discounts, the applicant must be listed as an author or corresponding author on submitted manuscripts. Student memberships require a recommendation letter from the supervising faculty member confirming active enrollment in a structural biology graduate program.
Membership Certificate: Upon successful registration, all members receive an official IJSB Membership Certificate recognizing their contribution to the structural biology scholarly community. This certificate validates your commitment to advancing macromolecular research through open-access publication.
Submission Scope: Unlimited manuscript submissions are permitted throughout the membership period for regular journal issues. For special issues focusing on specific structural biology themes such as membrane proteins, viral structures, or emerging methodologies, members receive a 30% discount on applicable Article Processing Charges.
Renewal Benefits: Early renewal before membership expiration qualifies for a 20% discount on renewal fees and enables transfer of any unused publication benefits to the new term. This policy acknowledges the extended timelines often required for crystallographic optimization, cryo-EM reconstruction, and structure validation in macromolecular research projects.
Important Notice: Please utilize membership services within the designated validity period. Benefits not used before expiration cannot be carried forward unless early renewal is completed. Late renewals are processed at standard rates without benefit continuation.
Advance Your Structural Research Today
Contact our dedicated membership team to discuss the optimal plan for your macromolecular research publishing needs. We will assess your publication volume, methodological focus, and institutional requirements to recommend the best membership tier for your structural biology program.
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