UNAVCO, Inc. is a nonprofit membership-governed organization that supports and promotes Earth science by advancing high-precision geodetic and strain techniques such as the Global Positioning System (GPS). Members are educational or nonprofit institutions chartered in the United States (US) or its Territories who are willing to make a clear and continuing commitment to active participation in the activities of the organization. Such activities include corporate governance and participation in decisions that affect the programs, facilities, and scientific mission of UNAVCO. Institutions that are engaged in research that advance the mission of UNAVCO, but that otherwise do not qualify for membership (e.g., non-US educational or research institutions), may be accepted as an Associate.

The Benefits of Membership Include

• A direct role in policy setting and prioritization for the UNAVCO community and facilities
• A vote in the election of members of the UNAVCO Board of Directors
• Participation in annual meetings and specialized workshops
• Access to special pricing on equipment based on UNAVCO discounts and group purchases

UNAVCO Member Institutions

• Member Map and Table Listing
• Members Table Listing

UNAVCO Membership Application

Before applying for Member or Associate status, please ensure that you have read the UNAVCO, Inc. bylaws carefully. The bylaws may be found on the web by clicking UNAVCO Bylaws. In addition to meeting the various membership requirements stipulated in the bylaws, once you are notified of conditional acceptance you must remit a $1000 membership fee made out to UNAVCO, Inc. (please do not send a check until you are so notified). Membership terms must be renewed every three years but a renewal does not require an additional fee.

If your institution is interested in applying for membership, please use the on-line Membership Application Form to provide the information needed to consider your application. Shortly after your application is received and conditional approval is granted, you will be notified of the next steps including where to remit the fee. In the event that your application is not approved, you will be notified of the reason for disapproval.

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