European Marketing Academy
EMAC Membership
Benefits
Join a community of over 1,000 marketing scholars across 50 countries. Explore the full range of benefits available to EMAC members.
Become a member
Get immediate access to EMAC conferences, IJRM, development programmes, awards and member-only discounts.
Explore the key benefits of EMAC membership and see how to join.
Event Participation
Access to flagship conferences, specialist forums, and partner events across the global marketing research community.
Flagship Events
EMAC Spring Conference & EMAC Fall Conference
The central annual events for presenting research and building professional relationships. Meet top researchers, journal editors, and colleagues from across the world.
Leadership Forum
Heads of Marketing Forum
- A dedicated platform for Marketing Department Heads to share experiences and discuss strategic themes.
- Organised annually alongside the EMAC Spring Conference.
Partner Events
Partner & Specialised Conferences
- Global Marketing Conference (GMC)
- BMM-EMAC Biennial International Conference on Business Market Management
- Additional partner and specialist events throughout the year.
Want conference access and member rates?
Become an EMAC member to access conference-related benefits and member rates.
Publications
Access EMAC’s flagship journal, conference proceedings, book series and curated academic video content designed to support marketing scholars at every career stage.
Flagship Journal
International Journal of Research in Marketing (IJRM)
EMAC’s flagship journal and a high-quality medium for the dissemination of new marketing knowledge, methods and research contributions.
EMAC Journal
Conference Visibility
Indexed Conference Proceedings
EMAC conference proceedings are submitted for indexing in Web of Science, helping research gain international visibility and recognition.
Web of Science
Book Series
EMAC Insights Book Series
Publishes selected conference papers, practitioner-oriented books and textbooks through Springer Nature.
Springer Nature
Video Knowledge
EMAC — Little Nuggets of Academic Wisdom
Short, curated videos offering practical guidance and professional advice for academic researchers at different career stages.
Standardised Name
Professional Development
Structured programmes supporting doctoral students, early-stage researchers and junior faculty at every stage.
Doctoral Stage
EMAC Doctoral Colloquium
- A unique opportunity for doctoral students to receive structured feedback on dissertation research.
- Facilitated discussions with peer doctoral students and senior academics in the field.
Early-Stage Researchers
EMAC Early-Stage Researcher Symposium (ERS)
- One-day standalone event preceding the EMAC Spring Conference.
- Addresses the specific challenges of building an academic career for PhDs, Postdocs and Junior Faculty.
Job Market
EMAC Job Market Access
- Participate in an AMA-style job market workshop during the EMAC Spring Conference.
- Access open academic positions and apply directly through the EMAC platform.
Junior Faculty Visiting Program — Research Funding
Designed to support junior faculty in spending dedicated time at a research-intensive institution to enhance their scholarly output.
Semester Stay
12,500 EUR
One-Month Stay
4,000 EUR
Awards & Recognition
Prestigious awards recognising excellence, impact and long-term contribution in marketing research.
Doctoral Thesis
EMAC–Enginius Doctoral Competition
Best doctoral thesis award in marketing — the highest recognition for emerging marketing scholars completing a doctoral dissertation.
Spring Conference
EMAC Best Paper Award Based on a Doctoral Dissertation
Awarded at the EMAC Spring Conference for an outstanding conference paper derived from a doctoral dissertation.
Sustainability
EMAC–Sheth Foundation Sustainability Research Competition
Encourages rigorous research on sustainability with a clear marketing focus and relevance for marketing stakeholders.
Lifetime Achievement
EMAC Distinguished Marketing Scholar Award
The highest honour for a marketing educator with extensive contributions to EMAC and a lasting impact on the discipline.
Annual Journal Award
IJRM Best Paper Award
Given annually to paper(s) published in IJRM in the year preceding the year the award is presented.
Long-Term Impact
IJRM–EMAC Jan-Benedict E.M. Steenkamp Award
Recognises IJRM papers for exceptional and demonstrable long-term contributions to academic marketing research.
Networking
Build lasting professional relationships within a community of over 1,000 marketing scholars across 50 countries.
Global Research Community
EMAC membership provides access to an extensive international network of scholars, Special Interest Groups and events.
1,000+
Members
50
Countries
10+
Special Interest Groups
Early-Stage Researchers
EMAC Climber Community
- A community for early-stage researchers to connect, share insights and collaborate within research groups.
- Online and offline events including a central event during EMAC conferences.
Specialist Communities
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- Unlimited access to 10+ SIGs — focused sub-communities for researchers with shared specialist interests.
- Free online and offline events with state-of-the-art research discussions throughout the year.
Partner Benefits
20% Discount on AMA Membership
Available for EMAC members outside Canada and the United States. Contact emac@eiasm.be to receive your personal discount code.
Webinars & Online Events
Ongoing virtual programming keeping members engaged with current research and the broader EMAC community.
SIG Events
EMAC Special Interest Group Webinars
Regular webinars and panel discussions on specialised marketing topics, hosted throughout the year by EMAC Special Interest Groups.
Climber Community
EMAC Climber Community Online Events
Virtual events and webinars designed for early-stage researchers — share insights, engage with peers and build your academic network across borders.
Subscriptions & Content
Exclusive access to EMAC’s flagship journal, newsletters and curated academic content.
Journal Access
IJRM Subscription
Full access to the International Journal of Research in Marketing — online and/or print editions, 4 issues per year.
News & Updates
EMAC Newsletters
Stay informed about the latest EMAC news, calls for papers, programme announcements and membership opportunities.
Video Series
EMAC — Little Nuggets of Academic Wisdom
Short, curated videos offering practical guidance and professional advice for academic researchers at all career stages.
Member Discounts
Pearson eTextbooks & AMA Membership
Member-only discounts include 30% on Pearson eTextbooks and 20% on AMA Membership for eligible EMAC members.
Ready to access these benefits?
Become an EMAC member to access journal benefits, member updates, curated content and partner discounts.
How to become an EMAC member?
There are two routes to EMAC membership. The conference route is the primary and active path; direct membership payment is listed for transparency but is currently not available.
1
Attend an EMAC Conference
By attending one of the two main EMAC events — the Spring or the Fall Conference — you automatically become an EMAC Member for the next year. The EMAC membership fee is included in the conference fee.
2
Pay the membership fee directly at any time
2026 EMAC membership fee, including a subscription to IJRM: 125 € VAT included. This option is currently not available.
Questions about membership?
For any questions or issues regarding your EMAC membership, please contact the EMAC VP Membership and Communication.
