Society for Acupuncture Research
Advances in acupuncture research have shaped the growing acceptance of Acupuncture and Traditional East Asian Medicine worldwide. SAR connects the researchers, educators, clinicians, and students driving that progress — and gives every member the tools to stay at its leading edge.
We welcome individual members — researchers, educators, students, acupuncturists, healthcare practitioners, and members of the public — as well as institutional members including schools, vendors, and other organizations that share our commitment to scientifically sound research.
Every membership level includes
Monthly research updates highlighting the latest findings in acupuncture and TEAM
Discounted registration to SAR-hosted events — conferences, courses, and more
Copy of the most recent conference booklet including oral and poster presentation abstracts
Over 50% off subscriptions to our official journal, the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
Access to the Members Only section of our website — expert interviews, discussion forums, and exclusive resources
Membership in Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and opportunities for committee involvement
Individual Membership
Professional
$250 / year
All core member benefits, plus exclusive individual access to SAR's full library of condition-specific Evidence-Based Assessments — a benefit worth far more than the cost of membership on its own.
Early Career Professional
$120 / year
The same benefits as Professional membership at a reduced rate — available for two years from your graduation date. After that, professional rates apply.
To activate: email your graduation date and school name to info@acupunctureresearch.org
Full-Time Student
$60 / year
All the benefits of Professional membership at a student rate — available to full-time students only.
To activate: email a copy of your student ID to info@acupunctureresearch.org
Membership calendar runs March 1 through February 28. Dues are prorated for members who join mid-year; full-year renewals are due the following March 1. Membership dues are non-refundable.
Institutional Membership
Institutional members are organizations that directly support SAR's mission, recognizing that promoting sound acupuncture and TEAM research may advance their own organizational goals.
Bronze
$1,250/yr
— EBA access for up to 10 staff & faculty
— Members Only access for 10 affiliate contacts
— 1 complimentary conference registration
— Website link on Institutional Members page
— Listing in conference program book
Silver
$2,500/yr
— EBA access for up to 15 staff & faculty
— Members Only access for 15 affiliate contacts
— 3 complimentary conference registrations
Gold
$5,000/yr
— EBA access for up to 20 staff & faculty
— Members Only access for 20 affiliate contacts
— 5 complimentary conference registrations
Not ready for full membership?
SAR's Library of Evidence-Based Assessments (EBAs) is also available as a stand-alone subscription — no full membership required. Each assessment provides a rigorous, condition-specific review of the acupuncture research literature.
Individual License
$97/year
One-person license for full EBA assessments, plus access to 1-page handouts approved for public distribution.
Advocacy Multi-Use License
$295/year
License to share EBA content for national or state-level legislative advocacy, plus access to 1-page handouts for public distribution.
EBA subscriptions are non-refundable.
Membership dues are prorated when you join mid-year. Full renewals are due each March 1st.