We are a non-profit scientific organisation devoted to the promotion and dissemination of multi-and interdisciplinary research in sport and exercise science. Founded in Nice, France in 1995, we have established ourselves as the leading sport science community in Europe, with a truly international demographic.
Our membership is available on an annual basis under three categories:
- Member
- Student member
- Fellow
As an ECSS member, student member or fellow you’ll have access to the latest developments and trends in sport science, congress news and activities, and you’ll belong to the largest sport science society in Europe.
Ongoing ECSS membership is a key factor for becoming an ECSS Fellow. Visit our Fellowship page for further information.
ECSS membership is not just about a list of benefits. ECSS membership is about supporting sport science.
How can ECSS support my career?
If you want to enhance your career and get ahead, ECSS provides a range of platforms and tools to help you through each stage.
- Participation in the ECSS Young Investigators Award (membership required)
- European Journal of Sport Science (free access through your member account)
- ECSS Annual Congress (reduced fees through your member account)
- ECSS.TV
- Latest job vacancies
ECSS is committed to helping members achieve their goals. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. today if you need our assistance.
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Details of the full membership package can be found here.
Join
The first step is to create your ECSS account. Your account is your gateway to all membership benefits. Membership payment is a precondition.
Please note that a paid ECSS membership fee is non-refundable and we are not able to reimburse.
Membership categories
- ECSS Member (€100 per year)
To become an ECSS member, you must hold a university-level degree in the field of sport and exercise science or its sub-disciplines.
- ECSS Student Member (€50 per year)
Student members are undergraduate or postgraduate students in the field of sport and exercise science and its sub-disciplines. Student members are entitled to all membership benefits.
Please note that we only accept international student IDs for student registration. An international student ID is available for every student worldwide and it provides you with many discounts on hostels, restaurants, museums and more. You can easily obtain your international student ID by visiting www.isic.org.
Please send a copy of your international student ID to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to prove your student status.