AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

Organizations may apply to become affiliates of IUPsyS. The IUPsyS cooperates with its affiliated organizations in various ways, such as in planning congresses and conferences, in special projects or through consultations.

Criteria for affiliate status

To become an affiliate of IUPsyS, an organization must meet several criteria, including:

• it must be regional or global in its coverage
• its members must be individuals rather than institutions or organizations
• its purposes must be essentially psychological in nature
• there must be a strong presence of psychologists among its members.

Potential benefits of affiliate status

Affiliate status does not confer membership rights in IUPsyS but aids in communication and collaboration among organizations with mutual interests in the development and applications of psychology.

Benefits for the Affiliate include

• Affiliated organizations are invited to send an observer to the biennial IUPsyS Assembly meeting
• Affiliated organizations receive electronic copies of IUPsyS communications, including a monthly bulletin and a regular newsletter
• Affiliated organizations may be invited to contribute to IUPsyS activities, including consultations, planning events or participation in working groups, where this is of mutual benefit and relevant to their fields of expertise
• Affiliated organizations may be invited to contribute to events organised by the Union, such as the World Psychology Forum
• Where there are mutual benefits in doing so, the Union may facilitate communication between an affiliate and the Union's National Members
• Enhanced networking opportunities within global psychology research, education and practice
• Enhanced international reputation and profile through association with IUPsyS

Benefits for IUPsyS include

• Broader scope of input to IUPsyS policy developments
• Access to expertise for specific Union projects or other activities
• Enhanced networking opportunities within global psychology research, education and practice
• Enhanced international reputation and profile through association with affiliates

Applying for affiliate status

Organisations can only become an affiliate by the vote of the IUPsyS Assembly, which meets every two years. Applications for affiliate status are first considered by the IUPsyS Executive Committee.

• A covering letter outlining why the organization is seeking affiliate status
• Brief information on the structure and purpose of the organization
• A copy of the organization's statutes (or equivalent)
• Information on the membership of the organization, including number of members and categories of membership 

There are no costs associated with applying for or holding affiliate status.

Current list of Affiliate Members

For further details, please contact the Union's This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Dr Nick Hammond.