Membership in AIPS is available for institutions as well as individuals.
Individual Memberships
AIPS individual membership is open to all people who study Pakistan or wish to support academic research on Pakistan and costs $25 annually. Members receive any publications of the American Institute of Pakistan Studies and announcements for upcoming events and special programs. Members are also eligible to participate in the Institute’s programs, including travel grants, fellowship opportunities, and leading a dissertation workshop. Annual memberships are from October 1 through September 30.
Those wishing to become individual members of AIPS may apply by filling out and returning the AIPS membership form. Forms can be found here.
Once your request is received, you will receive an invoice and details about your payment options. Your membership will be active after we receive your payment.
Questions on membership may be directed to: aips@pakistanstudies-aips.org
Individual Membership Application
Institutional Memberships
AIPS institutional membership, is on a fiscal-year basis, October 1 through September 30 and is currently set at $250/year. AIPS welcomes applications for institutional membership from generally recognized academic and educational institutions in the United States. Such institutions are required to pay annual dues to the AIPS as determined by the Board of Trustees. Representatives of these institutions serve on the Board of Trustees, have full voting rights, and are eligible for numerous funding opportunities available through AIPS. Application for Institutional Membership should be made to the President of AIPS and must be approved by the AIPS Executive Committee.
A proposal for affiliation should be submitted by a permanent faculty member who is involved in Pakistan Studies. As soon as AIPS receives this application, it will be forwarded to the AIPS Executive Committee members for discussion. The Executive Committee will vote on this via email or at the next Executive Committee meeting.
How to pay: You may pay with credit card by clicking on the appropriate link below. In addition, you may pay by check using the invoice, which will be emailed to the Trustee.
Note: Think about using your department research funds for this membership opportunity!
Institutional Membership Application
Institutional Membership (One Year) – $250
Institutional Membership (Two Years) – $500
Institutional Membership (Three Years) – $750
Institutional Membership (Four Years) – $1,000