Join the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and use the knowledge you gain and benefits at your disposal to advance in your professional journey. With members located throughout the United States and in more than 50 other nations, HFES is the largest multidisciplinary professional organization in the world for individuals in the HF/E field.
Members include students, psychologists, engineers, designers, scientists, usability professionals and others—all of whom have a common interest in designing systems and equipment to be safe and effective for the people who operate and maintain them. Members are employed in industries, universities and colleges, government agencies, consulting firms, military research centers, public utilities and other settings.
To join, select your applicable membership type in the table below.
Become our Newest Member!
To become our newest member, create an account, select your membership type, add technical group memberships (at your option), and remit your dues payment. Membership in HFES follows the calendar year. Enjoy the remainder of the current year free if joining in October, November, or December.
Members may renew their membership for the following year commencing in October. All memberships have a 31-day grace period. Benefits of membership are no longer accessible after January 31 each year without renewal.
Membership Categories
Information about Dues, Eligibility, Rights/Benefits of Membership
| Membership Type |
Annual Dues (USD) |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Full |
$260 |
Bachelor's degree and five years' experience in HF/E, four of which may have been spent in graduate study |
| Associate |
$260 |
Two years' full-time relevant experience in HF/E |
| Affiliate |
$260 |
Interest in HF/E but does not meet criteria for Full or Associate membership |
| Student Affiliate |
$35 |
Full-time undergraduate or graduate student Faculty endorsement is required |
| Early-Career Associate |
$125 |
Former Student Affiliate member within two years of graduation |
| Corresponding |
$50 |
Resides outside of the United States and holds membership with an IEA federated society |
Emeritus
(contact HFES) |
$70
(one-time dues amount) |
Full member for at least ten years, retired (age 60+ or due to disability), does not derive significant income from the practice of human factors |
Membership Benefits
HFES members have access to a variety of resources that allow them to connect with fellow HF/E professionals and stay up to date on the latest research.
Benefits include:
- Journals and other Publications
- Access to Job Postings
- Webinars
- A Library of Content in the HFES Learning Center
- Discounts on Meeting Registration
- Technical Groups
Discounted Dues and Dues Waivers
HFES recognizes the considerable benefit that academicians, practitioners and others from emerging nations can gain from our Society. Discounted dues for those from emerging countries are $75 for full, associate and affiliate membership and $15 for students. Please review the list of designated countries to learn if you are eligible for a discounted rate.
For those members with a need for financial assistance, a dues waiver program has been established for those meeting certain conditions.
Term of Membership
The HFES membership year follows the fiscal year of the Society (January 1 - December 31). Those joining October 1 or later enjoy the remainder of the current year complimentary and their membership will expire on December 31 of the following year.