Journal of Diseases - Membership
Exclusive benefits for researchers advancing disease understanding and treatment.
Join the Diseases Research Community
Diseases membership connects you with a global network of clinicians, researchers, and public health professionals dedicated to understanding, preventing, and treating human diseases. Our members enjoy exclusive publishing benefits, professional development opportunities, and privileged access to cutting-edge research across infectious diseases, autoimmune conditions, metabolic disorders, and emerging health threats.
Membership demonstrates your commitment to advancing disease science while providing tangible benefits that support your research career and publication goals. Whether you are an early-career investigator establishing your research program or an established scientist leading major initiatives, our tiered membership structure offers options matching your needs and publication volume.
Membership Tiers
Our membership program offers three tiers designed for researchers at different career stages and with varying publication volumes. Each tier provides meaningful value through fee discounts, complimentary publications, and professional recognition. Members can upgrade between tiers at any time by paying the prorated difference for the remainder of their membership year.
Sentinel Tier
USD 199 per year
Essential membership for disease researchers seeking publication support and community access. Ideal for early-career investigators establishing their research programs and seeking cost-effective publishing options. This tier provides foundational benefits enabling affordable access to open access publishing.
- Fifteen percent discount on article processing charges for all submissions to the journal
- Priority peer review processing with expedited editorial decisions and faster turnaround times
- Monthly member newsletter featuring research highlights, funding opportunities, and community news
- Access to member discussion forums and virtual networking events throughout the year
- Digital member certificate for institutional recognition and professional documentation
- Early notification of special issue calls, symposia, and collaborative research opportunities
- Eligibility to submit guest editor proposals for consideration by the editorial board
Guardian Tier
USD 449 per year
Enhanced membership for established researchers requiring substantial publishing support and professional visibility. Includes premium benefits designed for productive research programs with multiple annual publications. Guardian members receive recognition opportunities and access to journal leadership roles.
- Twenty-five percent discount on article processing charges for all manuscript types
- One complimentary open access publication annually without any processing charges
- Featured author profile on journal website highlighting your expertise and research focus
- Invitation to editorial board consideration based on qualifications and expertise alignment
- Access to manuscript preparation workshops and professional writing resources
- Priority consideration for special issue guest editor positions and themed collections
- Quarterly research impact reports analyzing citations and altmetrics for published articles
- Personalized submission support from editorial staff for complex manuscript inquiries
Defender Tier
USD 799 per year
Premium membership for research leaders and highly productive groups seeking maximum publishing value and professional recognition. Comprehensive benefits package supporting ambitious research dissemination goals. Defender members represent our most engaged community contributors.
- Forty percent discount on all article processing charges across every article type
- Three complimentary open access publications annually with no processing fees
- Professional language editing credits for manuscript preparation assistance
- Dedicated editorial liaison for personalized submission guidance and support
- Priority invitation to serve as peer reviewer or editorial board member
- Featured researcher spotlight in member communications and journal promotions
- Complimentary registration for annual disease research symposium and events
- Extended research impact analytics dashboard with citation alerts and trend analysis
- Priority access to new journal initiatives and pilot programs before general availability
Member Advantages
Diseases membership provides meaningful value extending well beyond simple fee discounts. Our member community represents leading disease researchers worldwide, creating opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and career advancement. Members benefit from enhanced visibility within the research community while gaining practical support for achieving their publication goals and advancing their careers.
Publishing Excellence
Members receive expedited peer review, priority editorial attention, and substantial processing fee discounts that add up to significant savings. Complimentary publications at higher tiers eliminate cost barriers for important research dissemination, ensuring your best work reaches global audiences.
Community Engagement
Connect with disease researchers globally through member forums, networking events, and collaborative opportunities. Build relationships that advance your research program and create new partnership possibilities for multi-site studies and interdisciplinary projects.
Career Development
Access workshops, writing resources, and mentorship opportunities supporting career advancement at every stage. Editorial board and reviewer positions provide leadership experience valued by promotion committees and grant review panels.
Research Visibility
Member profiles, author spotlights, and featured researcher opportunities increase your visibility within the disease research community. Enhanced discoverability helps connect your work with collaborators, funders, and media outlets.
Institutional Memberships
Universities, research institutes, and healthcare organizations can establish institutional memberships extending benefits across multiple researchers. Institutional arrangements provide cost-effective solutions for organizations with substantial disease research programs, streamlining administration while maximizing value for all affiliated investigators. Institutional members benefit from consolidated billing, centralized benefit management, and customized reporting on publication activity.
Contact our membership office to discuss customized institutional packages aligned with your organization's publishing volume and research priorities. We work with institutions worldwide to create arrangements that support their disease research missions while providing exceptional value.
Early Career Support: Researchers within five years of doctoral degree completion qualify for reduced membership rates at all tiers. Sentinel tier is available at fifty percent discount for verified early career investigators, ensuring emerging researchers access publication support during critical career-building stages when funding is often limited.
Low-Income Country Discounts: Researchers based in World Bank low-income and lower-middle-income countries receive automatic additional discounts on membership fees, ensuring global accessibility to our community regardless of economic circumstances.
Membership Terms and Conditions
Annual memberships activate upon payment confirmation and remain valid for twelve months from activation date. Benefits apply to submissions initiated during the membership period regardless of final publication timing. Members may upgrade tiers mid-term by paying the prorated difference between current and desired tier fees. Unused complimentary publications do not carry forward to subsequent membership years and must be utilized within the membership period.
Membership renewal notices are sent thirty days before expiration with convenient online renewal options. Early renewal ensures uninterrupted access to member benefits and maintains your continuous membership status. Members who renew before expiration retain their anniversary date, while lapsed memberships restart the twelve-month period from the new payment date.
Become a Member Today
Join the Diseases community and advance your research career with exclusive publishing benefits and professional networking opportunities.