The Global Association of Applied Behavioural Scientists

Be Recognised for Doing Behavioural Science Well

When you become a GAABS member, you join a global community of practitioners, academic researchers, and professors who are committed to advancing the field of Behavioural Science. By obtaining a GAABS certification, your membership will signal that you share a commitment to ethical interventions that enhance humanity’s ability to live, work and pursue their goals.

As a GAABS member, we’ll keep you informed through:

  • News about industry-changing discoveries

  • Early access to GAABS events, conferences and programmes

  • Resources, access tools and insights you can use to propel your career forward

Plus, you’ll have the special opportunity to enter GAABS’ unique annual industry awards and receive recognition for your work.

Individual Membership

  • Access to a global community of applied behavioural scientists.

  • A badge for every year that your membership remains in good standing to indicate your commitment to high standards of ethical practice

  • Opportunities to participate in and contribute to GAABS initiatives that advance the field.
    Current opportunities include joining GAABS’ Behavioural Finance Faculty group, Editorial Board and supporting specific research projects of interest to you and the broader group.

Membership Benefits

Membership Fees

Individual Certified Membership Fees are EUR 85 per annum.

  • Proof of postgraduate completion (e.g. MSc/PhD) in a relevant subject
    (e.g. behavioural science, behavioural economics, psychology, decision science, cognitive science, neuroscience, or similar)

OR

  • Proof of a significant contribution to the field of applied behavioural science through a combination of two or more of the following five criteria:

    • Proof of post-graduate training programme completion, e.g. Executive Programme in Applied Behavioural Science.

    • Two or more relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals or behavioural science books, subject to approval by the Board.

    • Teaching position on a Behavioural Science related course or programme.

    • Endorsement by three or more existing individual members (e.g. members of the Executive or Advisory Board).

    • Relevant contribution to the field through an impact statement outlining practical applications. (Subject to Board approval).

Membership Criteria

Student Membership

  • Access to a global network of students of behavioural science

  • Attend events and workshops tailored to you as you complete your studies

  • Support in launching your career in behavioural science

  • Exposure to organisations and individuals actively engaging in applied behavioural science

  • Opportunities to participate in and contribute to GAABS initiatives that advance the field.
    Current opportunities include joining GAABS’ Behavioural Finance Faculty group, Editorial Board and supporting specific research projects of interest to you and the broader membership.

Membership Benefits

Membership Fees

Student Membership Fees are EUR 10 per annum.

Required credentials to join as a Student Member:

  • Proof of enrolment in a postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc/PhD) in a relevant subject including, but not limited to, behavioural science, behavioural economics, psychology, decision science, cognitive science, neuroscience, or similar.

Membership Criteria

Organisation or Team Membership

  • Differentiate your organisation or team by demonstrating alignment with GAABS’ high standards

  • Lead the way in strengthening the field

  • Recruit team members with applied behavioural science expertise to your ranks.

  • Participate in GAABS bi-monthly calls for sharing case studies.

  • Opportunities for all of your team members to participate in and contribute to GAABS initiatives that advance the field (separately or together). Current opportunities include joining GAABS’ Behavioural Finance Faculty group, Editorial Board and supporting specific research projects of interest to you and the broader membership.

Membership Benefits

Small Organisation or Team (1-5 Behavioural Scientists):
GBP 750 / EUR 850 / USD 990 / CHF 890 per annum

Medium Organisation or Team (6-20 Behavioural Scientists):
GBP 1500 / EUR 1690 / USD 1990 / CHF 1790 per annum

Large Organisation or Team (> 21 Behavioural Scientists):
GBP 2250 / EUR 2500 / USD 2950 / CHF 2690 per annum

Membership Fees

Required credentials to join as a Certified Organisation or Certified Team Member:

  • Proof of operation

    • as a stand-alone applied behavioural science firm (for membership as a Certified Organisation),

      OR

    • as a dedicated applied behavioural science team within a wider organisation (for membership as a Certified Team).

AND

  • Fulfil the following two criteria:

    • Evidence of a portfolio of projects developed within the domain of applied behavioural science,

      AND

    • Maintain a minimum of two thirds or more team members (> 66%) meeting the criteria for individual membership.

Membership Criteria