Join NAML

Pick the size class that aligns with your institution and become a regional member today.

General Guidelines about Size Classes

These descriptions are meant as general guidelines. Prospective members should discuss their size category with an officer or officers of the relevant regional organization as a part of the process of applying for membership. Some prospective members that are not traditional laboratories fit under the definition of regular membership and the size classes of these organizations are determined by the appropriate regional organization Board of Directors in consultation with the NAML Board of Directors.

Small Member Institution
$832 Annual Dues
  • Fewer than 5 or no year‐round scientists, director (or equivalent) or not, some staff, mostly seasonal use, mostly classes and field trips, low research activity.
Medium Member Institution
$1,976 Annual Dues
  • Director (or equivalent), up to 20 scientists and staff, year-round operation, some funded research programs, may include visiting researchers.
Large Member Institution
$3,120 Annual Dues
  • Director (or equivalent), over 20 scientists and staff, year‐round operation, many funded research programs, visiting researchers.

Joining NAML is done through a regional organization and is a simple process. Interested parties should contact the President of their regional organization (addresses below). Or contact the Secretariat of NAML (Secretariat@naml.org) with questions.

Membership Details

Membership shall be composed of marine laboratories operated by state, university, and other non-profit organizations in the United States, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. Marine laboratories shall be defined as those shore-based laboratory facilities directly accessing the marine environment or Great Lakes or other facilities or academic entities that are partially or primarily focused on marine research, education or outreach. Regular members of a regional association are also members of NAML. (Defined in Articles of Organization, Section V.)

Application process for membership:

  1. Application Letter. Applications for membership are in the form of a letter from a responsible officer of the candidate member organization, addressed to the president of the appropriate regional association (NEAMGLL, SAML, or WAML – see contact information below). The letter must indicate the intent of the organization to become a member of the regional organization and the National Association of Marine Laboratories. (Bylaws, Article I, Section 1: Applications.)
  2. Approval. The regional organization and NAML must approve the request and this is usually done at the next regular meeting of each. Approved candidate organizations must then pay dues to become members. (Bylaws, Article I, Section 1: Applications.)
  3. Delegate. The responsible officer of each member represents the organization as a delegate or appoints an individual employed by the organization as a delegate. (Bylaws, Article I, Section 3: Representation.) Regular delegates may appoint an alternate delegate with voting rights. (See Bylaws, Article I, Section 5: Alternate Delegate.)

Presidents of Regional Organizations

NEAMGLL President – NEAMGLL.President@naml.org
SAML President – SAML.President@naml.org
WAML President – WAML.President@naml.org 

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