Membership – SGS provides the bridge between research and practice, translating and applying knowledge in the field of aging.

SGS Membership Benefits

Connect with a diverse and supportive network of gerontology professionals through our Membership Directory and members only events.
Access our Mentorship Program.
Collaborate with educators, researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and students.
Participate in events and conferences that foster meaningful professional relationships.
Explore career opportunities through the SGS Job Board, featuring positions and opportunities shared by SGS members.
Share announcements, events, research opportunities, calls for participation, and other professional news through the SGS Member Announcement Board.

Exclusive discounts for our Annual Meeting & Conference.
Free educational events.
Access to a wide range of resources and discussions that bridge the gap between research and practice.
Invitations to exclusive SGS events and initiatives.
Opportunities to share their work, serve on committees and in leadership positions, engage in important conversations on aging issues, apply for awards and funding opportunities, and more!

Be part of a mission-driven organization that promotes the application of gerontological knowledge to real-world challenges.
Contribute to shaping policies and practices that affect older adults in the Southern U.S.
Exclusive opportunities to apply for annual innovative project grants.
Enjoy free registration to our Annual Advocacy in Aging Virtual Forum.

Annual subscription to Journal of Applied Gerontology (JAG).
Discounted article processing charges for those who are accepted to publish in Sage Open Aging (GGM).
Access to our members only bi-annual newsletter, the Southern Gerontologist!