Dear BIPS members and supporters,

We are writing to inform you of upcoming changes to the BIPS Membership Scheme.

Membership fee changes (effective from October 2025 for new members and from the 2026 renewal cycle):

• Full Membership: £40/year → £50/year
• Fellow Membership: £50/year → £60/year
• Corresponding Membership: £30/year → £40/year
• Student Membership: No change

These new fees will apply:

• To membership renewals for 2026 (please note that renewals for 2026 start in October 2025).  
• To all new applications from October 2025.

If you have an automatic payment set up for your membership renewal, please update it to reflect the new fee amount.

We greatly appreciate your continued support. Your membership helps BIPS sustain its mission and provide valuable opportunities for our community.

If you have any questions, please contact our General Manager: s.ferreri@thebritishacademy.ac.uk.

Best wishes from everyone at BIPS.