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Become a part of the largest single life science network in the world for
free!!!
In recognition of the significant challenges faced by scientists in developing countries, the
American Society for Microbiology (ASM) has created the Global Outreach Program which
offers free ASM membership and full access to all online journals to qualified students and
microbiologists in eligible countries.
All microbiologists in the following countries qualify for free Global Outreach membership:
Afghanistan Ethiopia Mali Solomon Islands
Bangladesh Gambia Mauritania Somalia
Benin Ghana Mozambique Tajikistan
Burkina Faso Guinea Myanmar Tanzania, United Rep of
Burundi GuineaBissau Nepal Togo
Cambodia Haiti Niger Uganda
Central African Republic Kenya Nigeria Uzbekistan
Chad Kyrgyz Republic Pakistan Vietnam
Comoros Lao PDR Rwanda Yemen
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Liberia Sao Tome and Principe Zambia
Cote d’Ivoire Madagascar Senegal Zimbabwe
Eritrea Malawi Sierra Leone
Benefits of Global Outreach Membership
1. Access to a network of 43,000 microbiologists worldwide, as well as memberonly resources on the ASM
website at www.asm.org
2. Full access to ASM’s 11 internationally recognized scientific journals and the ASM magazine Microbe.
3. Full access to thousands of images, videos, articles and instructional guides through the online resource
called Microbe Library at: www.microbelibrary.org.
4. Full access to www.ecosal.org, a comprehensive archive of information on E. coli and salmonella (available
upon request).
5. Discounts on meeting registration, books, and other ASM products.
The Global Outreach Program is for individuals only. Although the membership and subscriptions are provided
at no cost, it must be renewed annually to continue with the program. Membership year is from January 1 to
December 31.
Registration
It’s easy to become an ASM member through the Global Outreach program. To apply, please send an email to
globaloutreach@asmusa.org. The message must contain the following:
· your ASM membership ID# (if you are a past ASM member)
· full name
· complete mailing address
· degree and year received
· gender and year of birth
· a valid email address
· mobile # (if possible)
You will receive your ASM membership number via email within 23 weeks of submitting your request. If
you need further assistance, or do not receive your GO membership information, please contact ASM
International Affairs at: international@asmusa.org