Chatham House: Independent thinking on international affairs

Individual Membership

Joining Chatham House allows you to become part of a network where other members, supporters and speakers with a deep interest in international affairs come together to share ideas and engage in debate. 

Individual members* have access to Chatham House publications, Members Events, the Library, and all our Multimedia resources.

Members Events provide a forum where world leaders, policy-makers and opinion formers can be heard and their views discussed in an impartial environment. Receptions allow members to build contacts and network with fellow members, speakers and Chatham House staff. Members have online access to all publications (including archives) and the eLibrary, which contains the Chatham House catalogue and over 1,500 international affairs journals. Members also receive subscriptions to The World Today magazine and International Affairs journal.

*Concessions are available for students, family and under 35s

Web members have access to members-only content on the Chatham House website. Web members can watch live streamed Members Events; access event transcripts, audio and video in full; view all online publications (including archives); and use the eLibrary. Web Members can also attend two Members Events a year. 

To apply for individual membership applicants must go through a formal election process (which will take up to two weeks) and agree to the terms and conditions. Access to benefits (including attending events) will only be available once membership has been approved.

Membership for someone else can be purchased through gift membership or by referring a friend. For further information please see the Individual Membership flyer.

To join, please choose the appropriate membership type from the selection below.

Membership Benefit Full Member Under 35 Member Student Member* Family Member** Web Member
Chatham House reports and papers, expert comments and newsChatham House's publications have achieved a worldwide reputation for their considered yet accessible approach combined with policy relevance and topicality
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Members Newsletter (Weekly)Emailed to members every Friday, the newsletter contains information on upcoming events, new publications and member news
Transcripts, audio podcasts and videos of Member EventsMost Members Events have a transcript and audio available to download within 48 hours of the event. Watch videos of some Members Events and subscribe to podcasts.
More about recordings and transcripts
The World Today
archiveAuthoritative analysis on a variety of current topics, providing a vital background for those curious about the world we live in
More about The World Today
International Affairs
archiveA reference point for experts in the field which aims to address important subjects systematically and to attract exceptional international authors who will provoke argument and debate.
More about International Affairs
Chatham House eLibrarySearch a range of electronic sources of information including 1,500 journals from JSTOR, the EBSCO Political Science and Newsbank as well as the Chatham House Library catalogue.
Chatham House Events archive
eg. A Library without WallsAn online collection of transcripts housing all speeches given at Chatham House from 1920 to 1965.
Live streaming of Members EventsAt least two events each month are streamed live for members to watch via their computer or smart phone. Members can submit questions to the speaker or panel.
Forthcoming live streamed events
30% discount on books and reportsReports, briefing papers and books in response to significant events or providing background information on particular areas of interest.
More about publications
Members EventsGovernment leaders and international affairs experts from around the world address members and engage in moderated debate.
Forthcoming Members Events
 		Two events
per year
Under 35s Forum EventsThe Under 35s Forum offers a programme of events and networking opportunities for the next generation of decision- and opinion-makers.
Forthcoming Under 35s Forum Events
Chatham House LibraryThe Library collection covers all aspects of international relations in electronic and hard copy. There is space for members to meet and a quiet area to work and study (with wifi and coffee)
More about the Library
 		Two visits
per year
Networking Receptions around Members EventsBuild contacts and network with fellow members, speakers and Chatham House staff.
Guest invitations to Members EventsGuests attending events with a member have the opportunity to join Chatham House themselves at a discounted rate. Guests are limited to attendance at one event each.
Subscription to
The World Today
Authoritative analysis on a variety of current topics, providing a vital background for those curious about the world we live in.
More about The World Today
Subscription to
International Affairs
A reference point for experts in the field which aims to address important subjects systematically and to attract exceptional international authors who will provoke argument and debate.
More about International Affairs
Discount for one Conference a yearRegister for one fee-paying conference per calendar year at a discounted rate of 10-15%. You must attend the conference as an individual rather than in a professional capacity.
More about conferences
Annual Fee £260.00 £160.00 £120.00 £170.00 £100.00
Joining Fee £50.00 £30.00
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* To qualify for student membership you must be a full time student with at least three months of your undergraduate or masters degree left to study
** To qualify for family membership you must already have a family member who is paying a Full or Under 35 Membership and be living at the same address.

Offline Applications

If preferable, please send a completed application form and payment by credit/debit card or cheque (made payable to “Chatham House”) by post to:

  • UK: Membership Department, Chatham House, FREEPOST LON17463, London, SW1Y 4YG
  • International: Membership Department, Chatham House, 10 St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4LE, UK

Further Information

For further information about Individual Membership of Chatham House, please contact:

Mary Ryan

Mary Ryan
Individual Membership Officer

Email: Mary Ryan
Tel: +44 (0)20 7314 3631

Jane Levy

Jane Levy
Head of Individual Membership 

Email: Jane Levy
Tel: +44 (0)20 7314 3631

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