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How to join the London Mathematical Society

How to join the London Mathematical Society

1. Applications

To apply for membership, candidates should complete theÌý

- Applications for Ordinary, Associate Ìýand Associate (undergraduate) Membership:

The аĿª½±requires candidates forÌýOrdinary, Associate and Associate (undergraduate)ÌýMembership to be proposed andÌýseconded by members of theÌýSociety. ÌýPlease ask an аĿª½±member(s) toÌýcounter-sign the application formÌýeither as a proposer or as a seconder. ÌýIf a candidate is attached to aÌýuniversity in the UK, it is sufficientÌýfor him/her to be proposed either by theÌýhead of a mathematicsÌýdepartment (if he/she is a аĿª½±member) or by the for his/her university. The proposal can then beÌýseconded by an аĿª½±Officer.ÌýAn applicant who has difficulty inÌýfinding a proposer or seconderÌýshould contact the LMSÌýMembership Department. An applicant for Associate (undergraduate) Membership who are based outside UK andÌý who has difficulty in finding a proposer or seconder areÌý askedÌýtoÌýprovideÌýa letter of support from a mathematics lecturer at their universityÌýconfirming that applicant isÌýregistered for a degrees in mathematical sciences at their university.

-Applications for Reciprocity Membership:
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Candidates applying under a Reciprocity agreement do not need a proposer or seconder, but need to state of which Reciprocity Society they are a member.Ìý
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All applications will beÌýacknowledged by email, which also informs the candidate of when his/her application will be presented for election to membership.
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2. Election to Membership

Election to membership takes place at the next Council Meeting after the receipt of the application, subject to confirmation by a .Ìý
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All successful applicants will then be infomed by letter afterÌýthe relevant LMSÌýmeeting and furtherÌýdetails of how to pay theirÌýsubscription will be included. ÌýCurrent subscription rates
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NB: The subscription form must be completed and returned with the appropriate payment within six months of the date of election, otherwise the election becomes void.
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After new members have paid their first subscription, they may sign the Members' Book and be formally welcomed to the Society at one of its Society Meetings.