WE ❤️ OUR MEMBERS!

​BIMS would not be what it is today without its members, and so we work extra hard to keep our membership benefits fresh and exciting!

We have four levels of membership – BIMS Premier, Ally, Organizational, and K-12.
​BIMS memberships provide our community with:

• A comprehensive membership directory
• Exclusive members-only blog
• Virtual safe spaces for networking and collaboration
• Early access to special events and opportunities
• Convenient one-stop access to event calendars and registration for BIMS weeks, regional events, and partner activities
• A carefully curated Job Board
• A private Classified Ads section (Trader Post)

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Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions about membership.

Premier
​($120 annually)

Ally Plus
​($300 annually)

Organizational
($2500 Annually)

K-12
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• Vetted Job and Research Opportunities
• Educational Partnerships and Discounts
• Global Members-only Professional and Social Network
• Exclusive Workshops and Webinar
• Partner Discount Program
• Mentorship Matching
• BIMS Tidal Wave Program: Conference sponsorship.
• Access to BIMS-Led Programming:
• Funding Opportunities.
• BIMS week member-only pricing
• Exclusive event access.

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• Sponsor a BIMS Scholar: Support one annual membership.
• Recognition on BIMS Website:
• Exclusive Forum Access:.
• Exclusive Access to the Trader Post: Classified Ads Section.
• BIMS Drip: merchandise package.
• Quarterly Newsletter
• Partner Discounts
• Exclusive Access to BIMS Events.
• Research Updates
• Virtual Meetups
• BIMS Anchor Certificate.

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• Sponsor BIMS Scholars: Support 5 annual Premium memberships.
• Unlimited Job Board Posts
  
• Bi-weekly job post-promotion via email newsletter and BIMS virtual community chat rooms. 
  
• 2 Free Ads on BIMS Monthly Bulletin to over 2,700 subscribers
  
• Organizations Logo promoted website footer 
  
• Organizational logo on the BIMS website sponsor page
  
• Allies only forum posting on the BIMS opportunities board and ally chat
  
• Invitations to BIMS Events
• Research Collaborations: .
• Brand exposure opportunities at events.
• Educational Resources: Access diversity and inclusion resources.​

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• Engaging and interactive learning experiences.
• Educational Partnerships and Discounts
• Global Members-only Professional and Social Network
• Exclusive Workshops and Webinar
• Partner Discount Program
• Access to BIMS-Led Programming:
• Funding Opportunities.
• BIMS week member-only pricing
• Comprehensive curriculum meeting the needs of all students​
  
• Exclusive event access.

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Who Should Join BIMS?

Join BIMS!

• Black marine scientists
• People of color interested in marine science
• Educators
• Students
• Community members​
• Anyone who is interested in diversity and inclusion

Join Us Today!