Become an RDA Member

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Joining RDA is simple and easy. First of all, check out which membership type you are interested in. Then you’ll need an have an account and be logged in to continue in the application process.

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Individual Membership

Any individual, regardless of profession or discipline, with an interest in reducing the barriers to data sharing and re-use can join the RDA community. Members must agree to the RDA’s Guiding Principles and individual membership is free of charge.

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Organisational Membership

Global organisations provide an organisational perspective of the RDA, influence its direction, and assist in the implementation and adoption of the RDA’s Recommendations. Organisational members pay an annual fee depending on their location, size and type.

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Affiliate Membership

RDA defines collaborative agreements with like-minded organisations that seek to coordinate efforts in mutual areas of interest and to avoid unnecessary duplication or conflict. Affiliate members enjoy the benefits of Organisational Membership. Due to the nature of the mutual agreement, Affiliate members do not pay the fee.

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Regional Membership

The regional composition of RDA creates an international forum that is hugely beneficial to legitimise and strengthen RDA recommendation and outputs. Regions contribute through participation in core activities (plenaries, Working Groups/Interest Groups, workshops, outputs and recommendations) as well as through tangible contributions (in-kind staff, monetary, hosting plenaries, etc.).

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