Individual membership

Individual membership provides you with the complete Chatham House experience, connecting you with a unique global policy community.

Image — A member takes the opportunity to ask the panel a question at our event on the digital revolution.

Who is individual membership for?

Chatham House individual membership is for people interested in international affairs, including professionals working across government, business, academia, journalism, NGOs and international organisations, as well as students and early-career professionals.

Why join Chatham House?

Events with world leaders and experts

Add your voice to the debate, attending our member events in London and online with high-profile speakers such as Nancy Pelosi, Michel Barnier, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Tony Blair.

Powerful networking opportunities

Expand your network by meeting other members from business, government, NGOs and academia, at member events and through our exclusive LinkedIn group.

Subscriptions to our publications

Browse our unique collection at Chatham House, discover a world of knowledge through our eLibrary, and enjoy print editions of our The World Today magazine and access to our International Affairs journal.

Why our members join

One of the singular attributes of Chatham House’s focus on international affairs is its dedication to addressing future concerns before they become problems of the present.

John Paul Rosario, Individual Member

This September, Chatham House are offering 20% off our memberships until 23:59 30th September. Just enter discount code SS26 at the checkout.

Membership options and fees

Full membership

For people who are passionate about international affairs and are looking for the complete Chatham House experience.

£345  a year + £50 one off joining fee
Benefits
  • Attend up to 100 member events per year at Chatham House
  • Access to all online member events
  • Ability to invite guests to events
  • Exclusive voting rights for council elections
  • Subscription to The World Today magazine
  • Subscription to International Affairs journal
  • Access to 2000+ journals, thousands of world newspapers and more via our eLibrary

Associate

For those looking to access our debate, research and networking opportunities with our global community remotely.

£195  a year + £50 to join
Benefits
  • Access to all online member events
  • Ability to invite guests to events
  • Exclusive voting rights for council elections
  • Subscription to The World Today magazine
  • Subscription to International Affairs journal
  • Access to 2000+ journals, thousands of world newspapers and more via our eLibrary

Under 30 concession

For young people starting out in their careers who would like all the benefits of full membership but at a discount.

£220  a year + £50 to join
Benefits
  • Everything included in full membership

Student concession

For those in full time study our student concession offers the benefits of full membership but at a discount.

£190  a year + no joining fee
Benefits
  • Everything included in full membership

How to apply

1. Choose your membership 

  • Choose the appropriate membership type/concession: Full, Associate, Under-30 or Student.

2. Complete your application 

  • Sign in or create an account when prompted;
  • Fill all mandatory fields on the form, including a 150–250 word personal statement;
  • Applications take approximately 10 minutes. 

3. Check out and submit application 

  • Choose payment frequency: annual or quarterly;
  • Provide payment details (UK bank account holders can pay via Direct Debit).

Research and publications

Members receive access to The World Today, Chatham House’s magazine on international affairs, and International Affairs, its academic journal, alongside access to the Chatham House eLibrary.

Frequently asked questions