INFORMS offers special membership rates to individuals residing in countries classified by the World Bank as low-income, lower middle-income, and select upper middle-income economies*. This initiative is designed to ensure that individuals from various economic backgrounds can access and benefit from our extensive resources and vibrant community.
Eligibility
To qualify for a discounted membership rate, you must currently reside in a country within these categories.
View the list of developing countries here.
*INFORMS is piloting a reduced dues rate for a limited number of upper middle-income countries.
Member Dues
| Classification | Regular | Student to Regular (New Graduates) | Student/Retired | 
| Low-Income 90% Discount | $18 | $9 | $4 | 
| Lower-Middle Income 75% Discount | $44 | $22 | $11 | 
| Select Upper-Middle Income (pilot) 50% Discount | $92 | $46 | $22 | 
Members residing in developing countries enjoy the same member benefits as all INFORMS members. Learn more here.
How to Join
- Ensure you include your country in the Mailing Country field.
- The discounted dues rate will apply automatically at checkout (you will see the update at the end of the process.)
Need Assistance?
Contact INFORMS Customer Service at [email protected] or 1-800-446-3676.
Country of Residence
Afghanistan 
Burkina Faso 
Burundi 
Central African Republic 
Chad 
Congo, Democratic Republic 
Eritrea 
Ethiopia 
Gambia, The 
Guinea-Bissau 
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic 
Liberia 
Madagascar 
Malawi 
Mali 
Mozambique 
Niger 
Rwanda 
Sierra Leone 
Somalia 
South Sudan 
Sudan 
Syrian Arab Republic 
Togo 
Uganda 
Yemen, Republic
Angola 
Bangladesh 
Benin 
Bhutan 
Bolivia 
Cabo Verde 
Cambodia 
Cameroon 
Comoros 
Congo, Republic 
Cote d’Ivoire 
Djibouti 
Egypt, Arab Republic 
Eswatini 
Ghana 
Guinea 
Haiti 
Honduras 
India 
Jordan 
Kenya 
Kiribati 
Kyrgyz Republic 
Lao PDR 
Lebanon 
Lesotho 
Mauritania 
Micronesia, Fed. Sts. 
Morocco 
Myanmar 
Nepal 
Nicaragua 
Nigeria 
Pakistan 
Papua New Guinea 
Philippines 
Samoa 
Sao Tome and Principe 
Senegal 
Solomon Islands 
Sri Lanka 
Tajikistan 
Tanzania 
Timore-Leste 
Tunisia 
Uzbekistan 
Vanuatu 
Vietnam 
West Bank and Gaza 
Zambia 
Zimbabwe
 Upper Middle-Income
Note: The following upper middle-income countries are currently included in our pilot program:
Brazil 
Colombia 
Guatemala 
Indonesia 
Peru 
South Africa 
Turkey 
Members residing in developing countries enjoy the same member benefits as all INFORMS members. Learn more here.
 
            
    
    
            