NCM Membership

NCM membership is open to all scientists, principal investigators and students from around the world, pursuing research whose goal is to understand how the brain controls movement.

NCM’s members comprise its finest resource. They include the most eminent and knowledgeable neuroscientists and theoreticians on motor control in the world and offer an incredibly valuable source of knowledge for fellow members and trainees at all levels.

Membership Benefits

In addition to the connections you will make with fellow members, your NCM membership also includes:

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Opportunity to submit proposals and abstracts for sessions at the Annual Meeting
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Opportunity to submit proposals for satellite meetings
Opportunity to register for Annual NCM Meetings at reduced registration rates
Access to the member resource database
Professional development and networking
Access and ability to respond directly to job opportunity postings
Ability to post job opportunities
Access to scholarships for Grad Students and Post Docs
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Opportunity to vote in Annual Elections of NCM Board members

Opportunity to stand for election to, and serve on, the NCM Board of Directors
Regular email updates and notices
20% discount on books ordered through the MIT Press website – login to access the coupon
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Membership Categories

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP

Applies to all individuals who are active investigators in areas related to the NCM mission, and do not qualify for a reduction in dues as a student.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

Applies to students enrolled in any full-time, degree-granting programs at an institution of higher learning. Student status is renewable, but must be certified annually. Post-docs do not qualify for the student rate.

POSTDOC/LAB TECHNICIAN MEMBERSHIP

Applies to individuals who have attained their doctoral degree and who are currently working as a postdoc in an area related to the NCM mission or for individuals working as a lab technician within a lab.  This category is not valid for active principal investigators.

 

Membership Dues

NCM membership dues are paid annually and cover the calendar year from September 1 to August 31. Current membership dues are as follows:

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP  $120
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP  $60
POSTDOC/LAB TECHNICIAN MEMBERSHIP  $90

All membership dues are payable in $US.

We accept the following cards for member dues payments:

Membership Profile

Membership Profile

General areas of emphasis and expertise within NCM include:

  • Control of skeletomotor movement
  • Control of eye and head (gaze) movement
  • Posture and gait
  • Vestibular influences on motor control
  • Integrative, cognitive, and adaptive control of movement
  • Disorders of motor control and recovery of function
  • Theoretical and computational approaches to motor control
  • Cellular and molecular foundations of motor control

New Membership System - Renew

NCM has migrated to an updated Membership software, therefore your renewal process will be a little different this year.

Click the Renew button below.

On the landing page select the “Forgot Password” link under the “Forgot Password” heading. Enter your current email related to your membership account (this is the email you are receiving membership renewals email at), and you will be sent an email with instructions to reset your password. Please note, the reset email may take up to 30 minutes to arrive in your inbox  Once you have created your new password, you can log-in to your new Conference Manager Dashboard. These credentials will also be required for submitting an abstract and registering for the conference.

The center tile of the dashboard will say Membership Enrollment – click the link that says, “Renew Now”. Once you select the appropriate membership type, you will have the option to pay online with a VISA, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit card via our secure payment processor. If you would prefer to pay via phone, fax, mail or electronic funds transfer, you will find the necessary information listed.

You will also be able to update your profile with your social media information and other key metrics we ask you share for our knowledge of the community and its diversity.

New Membership System - Join

If you are not a current member, and have not had a recent membership, please click the button below and create an account.

On the landing page, select “create user profile” under the New User heading. After you create your account, you will use your email, and new password to log into the system. These credentials will also be required for submitting an abstract and registering for the conference.

Once you have created your account, or logged in, you will be taken to your account dashboard. The center tile of the dashboard will say Membership Enrollment – click the link that says, “Enroll Now”. Once you select the appropriate membership type, you will have the option to pay online with a VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit card via our secure payment processor. If you would prefer to pay via phone, fax, mail or electronic funds transfer, you will find the necessary information listed.

Frequently Asked Questions

I FORGOT MY PASSWORD, WHAT DO I DO?

Forgot your password? No problem. Click here to reset your login information. Ensure you enter either your username (if you remember this) or the email address associated with your membership. An email will be sent to you with a link to reset your password.

HOW CAN I BECOME A MEMBER OF NCM?
Choose “Join” from the Membership menu. You will be taken to our online membership form. Please complete the online form and complete your registration with your payment.
WHEN CAN I APPLY FOR NCM MEMBERSHIP?
NCM invites new member sign-ups anytime of the year. Memberships are valid for a full calendar year starting September 1 and ending August 31. Membership for each full calendar year begins September 1 each year.
DO I NEED TO BE A MEMBER TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT FOR REVIEW FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING?
Yes, abstracts will only be reviewed and accepted for presentation at the Annual Meeting if submitted by members in good standing. For Satellite Meetings associated with the Annual Meeting, abstracts can be submitted for review from members and non-members. If you would like to submit an abstract for review, you must apply for membership prior to submission.
IS THERE A REDUCED REGISTRATION FEE FOR MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING?
Yes, members are able to register for the Annual Meeting at a lower rate.  In fact, the combination of membership dues and the member meeting registration fee is lower than the non-member meeting registration rate.
WHAT CREDIT CARDS DOES NCM ACCEPT?

NCM currently accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express

Member Count
  • United States – 150
  • Canada – 44
  • United Kingdom – 25
  • Germany – 22
  • France – 11
  • Netherlands – 8
  • Switzerland – 8
  • Japan – 6
  • Italy – 5
  • Belgium – 4
  • China – 3
  • Spain – 2
  • Australia – 1
  • Hungary – 1
  • Israel – 1
  • Slovenia – 1