Membership is open to anyone interested in Arctic social sciences. Membership is required to participate in the ICASS (International Congress of Arctic Social Sciences). Membership fees are for three years of membership.

Members have access to the on-line IASSA Newsletter, and may subscribe to IASSA.Net, IASSA's e-mail listserv. Membership dues cover secretariat costs and assist towards organizing the ICASS and other activities furthering the objectives of IASSA, such as representation at Arctic Council.

Membership fees for residents of Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan:

• Full membership: DKK 800 for three years. Open to all individuals involved in Arctic social sciences research/issues.
• Associate membership: DKK 400 for three years. Open to all individuals involved in Arctic social sciences research/issues who are retired or unemployed.
• Student membership: DKK 200 for three years. Special promotional fee valid for the first three years of membership. A student is a person whose main activity is to study or research at university level, up until obtaining their PhD.

Membership fees for residents of other countries, including Russia:

• Full membership: DKK 400 for three years. Open to all individuals involved in Arctic social sciences research and issues. 
• Associate membership: DKK 200 for three years. Open to all individuals involved in Arctic social sciences research/issues who are retired or unemployed
• Student membership: DKK 100 for three years. Special promotional fee valid for the first three years of membership. A student is a person whose main activity is to study or research at university level, up until obtaining their PhD.