The RNA Society was established in 1993 to facilitate sharing and dissemination of experimental results and emerging concepts in RNA research. It is an interdisciplinary, cohesive intellectual home for those interested in all aspects of RNA Science.

For those who are members, we invite you to update your membership information in the Society Directory (Members only, login required).

We welcome new members from all areas of scientific research and we look forward to sharing the new perspectives they bring to the Society. There are many benefits to being a member of the RNA Society. These include:

  • Print copies and web access to the Society journal, RNA. RNA has an Impact Factor of 5.8. RNA has an excellent immediacy index, a measure of the speed with which published papers are cited.
  • Reduced costs for publishing your papers in RNA. You receive a 50% discount on page charges, 50% discount on the first color figure and the majority of proof correction charges are waived. You also now have the option of making your manuscript immediately available to everyone, whether or not they subscribe, for a set fee. Member have reduced open access fees.
  • The RNA Society Newsletter, a forum for disseminating information to members and discussing issues affecting the Society and RNA Science.
  • Reduced registration fees for the annual meeting of the Society, a great conference for RNA scientists to discuss their work with a diverse community of researchers.
  • Numerous opportunities for junior scientists to become involved in the Society including a mentor:mentee lunch, a mentoring session for women, and a Board of Students and Postdocs who represent their peers to the officers of the Society.
  • The Directory of Members, available on the web and in print, includes complete contact information for scientists working on RNA and additional information about the activities of the Society.
  • Free job postings on the Society Employment and Careers website, a great opportunity to catch the attention of those interested in pursuing RNA research and for finding suitable candidates for your own employment opportunities.
  • Opportunities to request Travel Fellowship and Meeting Support for RNA-related meetings you are organizing.

Become a part of the RNA community. Join the RNA Society today.