The International Union of Materials Research Societies was established in 1991 as an international association of technical groups or societies which have an interest in promoting interdisciplinary materials research.
Current membership includes countries from around the world.
Promote communication of international materials research activities through appropriate media Encourage well established materials research symposia to rotate through available meeting sites of materials research societies. Provide information to developing materials research societies or groups concerning services that may be available from established societies or groups Organize and provide sponsorship for international materials research meetings and related events, such as workshops, summer schools, topical meetings, etc.