Home > Applying for Membership Member benefits Membership of the Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan provides you with vastly increased opportunities to learn early of wide numbers of new developments and state-of-the-art information about research and technology in rubber and elastomers. Members are sent a copy of NIPPON GOMU KYOKAISHI (the Journal of the Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan）every month. Members are also given first priority for attending at member rates the Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan Annual Meeting, the Summer Seminar, the Elastomer Symposium and research presentations, research subcommittee meetings, symposia, lectures, and other local chapter events, as well as being given the opportunity to purchase books and other publications at member rates. Chances to participate Three maine events The three annual main events are the Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan Annual Meeting, the Summer Seminar and the Elastomer Symposium. The following subcommittee meetings are also held to provide forums for joint investigative research, the exchange of information, and study groups. Research subcommittees ・Health issues ・Environmental degradation ・Rubber product design mechanics ・Analysis ・Compounding technologies ・Rubber mixing ・Molding technologies ・Adhesion ・Tribology ・Dies ・Mechanical properties ・Next-generation elastomer technologies ・Reinforcement of elastomer   Local chapter activities Local chapters in the Kanto, Tokai, Kansai, and Kyushu areas take into consideration local circumstances and characteristics and in addition to the three main events also plan and sponsor their own workshops, tours, and other events. Chances to present research results Oral presentations The Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan Annual Meeting held each spring and the Elastomer Symposium held each autumn provide an opportunity to present research results. Presentations of papers NIPPON GOMU KYOKAISHI provides a forum for the publication of research reports. Papers may be submitted at any time by either regular or student members. Membership fees Individual Membership Fees Institutional Support Membership * Membership fees include full membership from January to December for the year of application. Persons applying for membership in the middle of a year will be charged on a monthly basis. Please inquire for details. ・Regular membership   Application fee: 1,000   Annual membership fee: 9,000 ・Student membership   Annual membership fee 4,500   (No application fee needed.) Annual membership fee: 35,000/unit (No application fee needed.) ※About Membership※ For more detailed information, please contact us by E-mail. E-mail address Copyright THE SOCIETY OF RUBBER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, JAPAN All rights reserved.