Special members may vote and hold office in the Society. Advanced, bona fide students doing research in fields cognate to neuroethology and interested in the purpose of the Society. Student membership shall terminate at the end of the calendar year in which student status terminates, at which time such individuals become eligible for regular membership according to the same criteria and procedures that apply to other scientists. Student members may not vote or hold office. Regular and special members who are retired from their primary positions may apply for emeritus membership.
Emeritus members enjoy the same privileges accorded to regular members.
The Executive Committee shall set the annual dues of members. The membership shall be by calendar year, with dues payable in advance. Reinstatement may be approved upon application. The Society shall organize an International Congress, ordinarily every three years, as determined by the Executive Committee and Council. The Society may also organize smaller meetings or symposia anywhere in the world, provided that these meetings have the approval of the Executive Committee.