MEM also hopes, in the future, to advance the study of the medieval Middle East by undertaking such projects as scholar exchanges, conferences, etc. MEM has two categories of membership, regular and honorary. Regular membership is open to all persons interested in any aspect of the history and civilization of the Middle East in the medieval period. A schedule of annual membership dues and an application form can be downloaded in the PDF Application form here . Honorary membership is awarded by the board of Directors of MEM to a few senior medievalists who have distinguished themselves in their teaching and research.
Honorary membership is for life and is gratis.
The general business meeting is open to all current members of MEM and to those considering membership. The Board of Directors of MEM is elected annually at the general business meeting, or by mail ballot.