We welcome applications from anyone with an interest in mathematics. Whether you're a student, researcher, educator, or enthusiast, there's a membership type for you.
1. How to Apply
To apply for membership, please complete our online application form.
Membership Types:
- Ordinary Membership
- Associate Membership
- Associate Membership (Undergraduate)
- Reciprocity Membership
Proposers and Seconders:
For Ordinary, Associate, and Associate (Undergraduate) Memberships, applicants need to be proposed and seconded by current LMS members.
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If you're affiliated with a UK university, your application can be proposed by:
- The Head of your Mathematics Department (if they are an LMS member), or
- The LMS Representative and/or LMS Student Representative at your university.
- In these cases, an LMS Officer can act as the seconder.
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If you're unable to find a proposer or seconder, please contact the LMS Membership Team at membership@lms.ac.uk — we’re happy to help.
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For undergraduate applicants outside the UK, if you cannot find a proposer or seconder, please include a letter of support from a mathematics lecturer at your university confirming your enrolment in a mathematical sciences degree.
Reciprocity Membership:
If you're a member of a society with which LMS has a reciprocity agreement, you do not need a proposer or seconder. Just indicate your current society membership in the application form.
Once submitted, you’ll receive an email confirmation with details about the next steps.
2. Election to Membership
Applications are reviewed and elected at the next LMS Council meeting, subject to confirmation at a Society meeting.
Newly elected members will receive a email and digital welcome pack with:
- Confirmation of election,
- A subscription form and guidance on to how to pay your first membership fee,
- A digital copy of the most recent Newsletter.
Important: You must complete and return the subscription form with payment within six months of election. Otherwise, the election will lapse.
3. Welcome to the Society
Once your first membership fee has been paid, you may:
- Sign the LMS Members’ Book
- Be formally welcomed at an upcoming Society Meeting.
We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant mathematical community!