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ÐÜèÊÓÆµis committed to advancing knowledge about education, encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education, and promoting the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.

As the largest national interdisciplinary research association of 25,000 members across the United States and around the world, ÐÜèÊÓÆµinforms and enhances research practice; fosters high-quality education research; and strengthens communication and collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policy makers.


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For any questions on membership, please do not hesitate to contact the ÐÜèÊÓÆµMembership Team at members@aera.net or call (202)238-3200.

 
 
ÐÜèÊÓÆµMembers Share Why Their Membership Matters
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For more than 25,000 education researchers across the United States and around the world, membership in ÐÜèÊÓÆµprovides unsurpassed opportunities—for intellectual and professional growth; networking and lifelong friendships; scholarly collaboration; inspiration; career enhancement; engagement with practitioners and policy leaders; and for their collective voice to be heard on federal education and science issues. Read ÐÜèÊÓÆµmember stories to see how ÐÜèÊÓÆµmembership makes a difference.

 
 
AERA’s New Membership System
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On October 1, 2025, ÐÜèÊÓÆµlaunched a new membership system—re:Members—to better support member engagement and association functions. Here's what you need to know about the transition.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Join or Renew in re:Members

 
 
ÐÜèÊÓÆµDoctoral Student Cohort Program
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The Doctoral Student Cohort Program offers institutions a unique opportunity to partner with ÐÜèÊÓÆµto offer doctoral students access to ÐÜèÊÓÆµmembership at a substantially reduced dues rate. Institutions that participate in the program collaborate with ÐÜèÊÓÆµto off set the cost of membership for doctoral students who join ÐÜèÊÓÆµfor the first time. Learn more about the Doctoral Student Cohort Program.