The Social Research Association (SRA) promotes excellence in social research. It was founded in 1978 and became a registered charity in 2008.
 
The SRA is the membership organisation for social researchers in the UK and beyond, with over 1600 members from across the profession. They work in universities, government, research agencies large and small, charities, and individual consultancies.

Benefits of Membership

But wait, there's more!

Our benefits don't stop there. Members also enjoy discounted access to our Annual Conference, discounts on select software packages, books and other useful services, and more.

Our Mentoring Scheme will be launching in 2026 following a successful pilot in 2025. This scheme offers a unique opportunity to be matched with an experienced mentor. Applications will be open exclusively to SRA Members, although places will be limited and demand is sure to be high.

Costs and how to join

Membership of the Social Research Association (SRA) runs for 12 months from the date of joining and is available at different rates depending on your situation:

  • Full-time employees: £84 per year
  • Part-time employees (under 25 hours/week): £60 per year
  • Self-employed or freelance researchers: £60 per year
  • Students, unwaged or retired members: £25 per year

Organisations can also take out group membership — when five or more people join together under one payment and administrative contact, each member receives a 10% discount.

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