The purposes of the IACR are to advance the theory and practice of cryptology and related fields, and to promote the interests of its members with respect thereto, and to serve the public welfare. As described in Article VII, the form for acquiring or renewing membership is incorporated into the registration forms for the Asiacrypt, Eurocrypt and Crypto conferences. The form also can be obtained from the Membership Secretary.
Individuals applying at any time during the year pay the full membership fee.
Student members must be enrolled in an institution of learning. Membership, whether regular or student, entitles the member to receive the Journal of Cryptology and the IACR Newsletter with no additional payment of fees. A member who engages in an activity inconsistent with the purposes of the IACR may be expelled from the IACR by a three-fourths vote of the full Board. The member under investigation has the right to examine the charges against him or her and to make a statement defending himself or herself before the vote. The proceedings and documentation are confidential, unless the member wishes to make them public.