Membership of RSAI is normally obtained through membership of a local Section.

A member of a local section is automatically a member of RSAI, ie if the respective local section is recognized by RSAI.

RSAI comprises superregional associations which, in turn, comprise affiliated local sections/associations. The four superregional organizations recognized by RSAI are: 

• The European Regional Science Association (ERSA), comprising sections in the European realm;
• The North American Regional Science Council (NARSC), comprising sections from North America;
• The Pacific Regional Science Conference Organization (PRSCO), comprising sections in Asia (East, South East and South), Australasia and the Pacific Rim facing parts of the Americas;
• The Latin American and Caribbean Regional Science Association (LARSA), comprising sections from Latin America and the Caribbean.

Superregional organizations shall actively promote the establishment of affiliated sections/ associations within their territory of responsibility.

The membership of the section shall be renewed annually by payment of dues. This may be through a capitation levied on a section and/or collected through one of the superregional organizations established by the Association. If a member shall fail to pay dues within six months after the date of official renewal notice, the membership shall be considered terminated and the name shall be removed from the roster of members.

RSAI membership has its benefits and privileges, including:

• Right to vote for representation of the Council of the Regional Science Association International
• Eligibility for awards of RSAI
• Discounted registration fees at conferences organized by RSAI, NARSC, ERSA, PRSCO, and LARSA
• RSAI newsletter
• Participation in and access to a worldwide network of 4500 regional scientists
• RSAI Journals (PIRS & RSPP) - Members of the Regional Science Association International are eligible for a 20% discount on the article publishing charge.

In exceptional circumstances direct individual membership may be considered by the Executive Director (50€ year/per member), ie for example if there is no section in the country of the individual candidate member.

New Individual RSAI member appliance form: https://forms.gle/r3Mh4b5Wud7oXwFcA

 (it will be send an email directly from PayPal, up to 3 days after the submission of the form)

 For details on how to become a member, contact the Executive Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..