Did you know that BELS is more than just a certifying body? We are also a membership association. For a nominal fee of $45 per year, you can become a member of BELS: your professional association supporting the role and value of certified editors in the life sciences field.
Board of Editors in the Life Sciences: Member Benefits!
Special Discounts: We’ve partnered with resource providers for valuable discounts on products and services that will help make your job easier (services like EndNote Bibliographic Database Software, select manuals from University of Chicago Press, PerfectIt, and select Stedman’s products).
E-newsletter: Stay up to date on all the latest from the association and the industry.
Email Discussion List: Network, ask or answer questions, and share news with other certified editors.
Career Advancement: Access to the online job board, as well as your own listing in the Freelance Directory.
Awards: Only members are eligible for the Executive Council Award – a $500 stipend to support attendance at professional meetings.
Professional Development: Develop your leadership skills and add to your CV by volunteering on a committee or even running for an office position on the Board.
Exclusive Events: Members are invited to breakfast/dinner events each year in conjunction with other industry conferences (such as AMWA), as well as fun virtual events to socialize and network online. We have a virtual happy hour coming up on August 6th!