The IIR, through its commissions, organizes international conferences on the invitation of a host country and an organizing committee. The IIR also co-sponsors conferences. Members of the IIR are Member Countries and Associate Members . Associate Members include Benefactor Associate Members, Collective or Private Members. Each of these member categories is entitled to a set of tailored services.
Membership involves payment of an annual contribution.
Associate members also have access to member-only services provided via the IIR Web site. Direct links with organizers' Web sites are available. The agenda is also published every 2 months in the IIR Newsletter and the Bulletin. Calls for papers can be consulted in these 2 publications and on the Web site in the IIR News section. Searches conducted at the IIR are free.