Japan Society on Water Environment

Become a member

■Membership privileges

1. Network of researchers, technicians, and government officials involved in water environment all over Japan
The Society is composed of over 2,000 individuals (including student members) and corporate members. The individual members and corporate members belong to various organizations including educational organizations, private companies, government agencies, and research and testing institutions. Members of JSWE can interact with various researchers, technicians, and government officials with different positions and research backgrounds through JSWE events and activities hosted by regional offices and research committees. They also gain opportunities to exchange information and participate in joint projects.
2. Transmission of research outcomes
JSWE members can contribute articles to the organization magazine, the Journal of Japan Society on Water Environment. They also have the opportunity to give presentations at Annual Conferences and Symposiums to present their research outcomes. Members can expand their opportunities so as to put out and exchange information.
3. Reception of the organization's magazine, Journal of Japan Society on Water Environment
JSWE members receive the organization's magazine, the Journal of Japan Society on Water Environment every month. The Journal of Japan Society on Water Environment contains articles including seasonal projects which provide latest information to JSWE members. This magazine is not distributed to Special Regular Members, Student Members and International Associate Members.
4. Discount for participating in events
Members can participate in Annual Conferences, Symposiums, and seminars at discounted prices. Discounted prices are available at fellowship banquets to interaction with participants of events and instructors.
5. Special privileges for Corporate Members
In addition to the above privileges 1―4, Corporate Members enjoy the following special privileges:
(1) Printing introductory articles for free and advertisements for discounted prices (20% discount) in the organization's magazine, the Journal of Japan Society on Water Environment
(2) Discounted prices (20% discount) for showing exhibits at Annual Conferences and Water and Environment Technology Conference (WET), and for printing advertisements on Annual Conferences, WET and Symposium proceedings.
(3) Participation in Inspection Sessions and Water Environment Banquets hosted by the Industry-Government-Academia Cooperation Committee
(4) Introduction of instructors to technical seminars
6. Special privileges for Student Members
Besides the above privileges 1―4, Student Members enjoy the following privileges:
(1) Apply for JSWE-LION Best Student Poster Presentation Award at Annual Conferences (students in universities, junior colleges, and technical colleges)
(2) Apply for JSWE-KURITA Best Presentation Award (students in the master's programs)
(3) Apply for JSWE-ORGANO Doctoral Research Awards (students in doctoral course)
(4) Apply for awards hosted by regional offices
(5) Participate in Water Environment Business Guidance which is held during Annual Conferences
7. Special privileges for Special Regular Members
Special Regular Members can participate in Annual Conferences, Symposiums, and Water and Environment Technology Conference (WET), at free.

■Membership categories and fee

1. Membership categories
Regular Member
Corporate Member
Corporate Member (public)
Special Regular Member 1)
Student Member
International Associate Member 2)
1)
Applicants for the Special Regular Member should meet the following two requirements:
・65 years old or over
・Maintain the membership status continuously more than 10 years until April 1st of the year for application
Please note that the organization's magazine "Journal of Japan Society on Water Environment" is not distributed and that the Special Regular Members do not have the eligibility for senators and auditor-secretary. There is no right to be elected for directors and auditors.
2)
The membership of the International Associate Member is provided with our great honor to individuals who don't have Japanese nationality living in foreign countries. The applicant needs recommendation by the two JSWE Regular Members retaining the membership status for more than 5 years. Please note that the organization's magazine "Journal of Japan Society on Water Environment" is not distributed. In addition, the International Associate Members may be asked as the JSWE’s partner to contribute to the JSWE activities related to the water environment of your country.
2. Membership fee
The annual membership fee is as follows.(@FY2020~)
annual fee
JSWE Regular Members 13,000 yen
Corporate Members(public) a unit  80,000 yen
Corporate Members a unit  160,000 yen
Special Regular Members 5,500 yen
Student Members 5,500 yen
International Associate Members free

■Membership application procedures

1. Student Membership
Only students whose academic advisor (or equivalent faculty member) is an individual member of JSWE are eligible for student membership.
For more information and to application.
2. Individuals living in Japan
Please apply for membership through the JSWE website(in Japanese only), or send the application form to JSWE after you read and agree our privacy policy.
E-mail Address of JSWE : member(a)jswe.or.jp, Please convert "(a)" into "@"
3. Individuals living in foreign countries
The applicant needs recommendation by the two JSWE Regular Members retaining the membership status for more than 5 years.
The applicant for JSWE Regular Member, please send the application form to JSWE after you read and agree our privacy policy.
The applicant for the International Associate Member should use this special application form and send to JSWE after you read and agree our privacy policy.
E-mail Address of JSWE : member(a)jswe.or.jp, Please convert "(a)" into "@"

■Privacy policy

Privacy policyPDFPDF [37KB]
Application form for Regular Member
Application form for International Associate Member
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