Become a member

Participation in IATRC activities offers members a unique opportunity to influence the quality and relevance of international agricultural trade. Engage in collaborative research with peers, interact with researchers and analysts from various countries, universities, and government agencies focused on trade research.

In addition to participating in IATRC’s annual meetings and public symposia, members are encouraged to get involved by:

  • Submitting ideas for theme days and symposias
  • Proposing ideas for new activities like workshops, forums, briefings, and round tables; content suggestions for our website, and partnership ideas
  • Publishing working papers
  • Organizing special sessions for annual meetings
  • Serving on the IATRC Executive Committee

Membership Application

Criteria used by the Executive Committee in determining membership eligibility are:

  • Employment by a university, business, government agency, or other institution engaged in international agricultural trade research or analysis;
  • Active involvement in international agricultural trade research, or analysis or program management pertaining thereto;

Members’ employing institutions are expected to demonstrate support for the IATRC and their faculty or staff by providing financial support for attendance at the Consortium’s general meetings.

Application is made to the Chair of the IATRC and should contain the following information:

  • Letter of application to IATRC Chair
  • Resume/CV

Applications may be submitted at any time during the year, and approved memberships will be acknowledged at the December business meeting.