EASL Membership
Join the World's Leading Hepatology Community
With over 7,200 members across 118 countries, EASL is the Home of Hepatology — uniting the world’s foremost experts to advance liver science, raise the standard of patient care, and shape liver health policy across Europe and beyond.
Together, we are committed to beating liver disease and promoting liver health for all.
EASL Membership Benefits
- Free online access to the Journal of Hepatology — the #1 ranked journal in hepatology
- Reduced publication fees for JHEP Reports
- Exclusive discounts on registration fees for all EASL events, online and in-person
- Priority access to Meet-the-Expert sessions and the Skills Learning Centre at EASL Congress
- Option to organise EASL Schools or apply for EASL Endorsement of your own events
- Option to purchase printed copy of JHEP subscription (100 EUR)
- Discount on JHEP Reports publication fees
- Eligibility for prestigious EASL Prizes and Awards
- World-class learning through EASL Schools and Masterclasses
- Eligibility for EASL Research Grants, Fellowships, and Mentorships
Additional free scientific material available
Beyond exclusive member benefits, EASL is committed to advancing liver health worldwide by making high-quality scientific knowledge, tools, and resources freely accessible to the entire hepatology community.
- EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines
- EASL Policy Statements
- EASL DeepDive webinars
- EASL Guidelines App
- EASL Quiz
- EASL Campus eLearning Courses
- Best of EASL Congress Slide Decks
- EASL Clinical Practice Slide Decks
What membership is made for me
Select your country:
Membership categories
Regular
For individuals located in Europe (based on the World Health Organization definition of Europe)
- Online access to the Journal of Hepatology*
- 25% discount on JHEP Reports open-access publication fees
- Exclusive discounts on registration fees for all EASL events, online and in-person
- Priority access to Meet-the-Expert sessions and the Skills Learning Centre at EASL Congress
- Eligibility for prestigious EASL Prizes and Awards
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Endorsement of your own events
- Eligibility to apply to organise EASL Schools
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Research Grants
- Voting rights at EASL General Assembly
- Eligibility to be elected to EASL Leadership positions
*option to purchase printed copy of JHEP (100 EUR surcharge)
Corresponding
For individuals located in a country outside of Europe (based on the WHO definition of Europe).
- Online access to the Journal of Hepatology*
- 25% discount on JHEP Reports open-access publication fees
- Exclusive discounts on registration fees for all EASL events, online and in-person
- Priority access to Meet-the-Expert sessions and the Skills Learning Centre at EASL Congress
- Eligibility for prestigious EASL Prizes and Awards
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Endorsement of your own events
*option to purchase printed copy of JHEP (100 EUR surcharge)
Trainee and Postdoc
Up to and including 35 years of age and/or still in training. Proof of age and/or trainee status required.
- Online access to the Journal of Hepatology*
- 25% discount on JHEP Reports open-access publication fees
- Exclusive discounts on registration fees for all EASL events, online and in-person
- Eligibility to apply for EASL event bursaries
- Priority access to Meet-the-Expert sessions and the Skills Learning Centre at EASL Congress
- Eligibility for EASL Emerging Leader Award
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Endorsement of your own events
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Schools, Masterclasses, and CPG Academies
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Mentorship Programme
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Fellowships
- Voting rights at EASL General Assembly**
- Eligibility to be elected to EASL Young Investigators Task Force
*option to purchase printed copy of JHEP (100 EUR surcharge)
**need to be based in WHO Europe country to be eligible.
Emeritus
65+ and EASL member for at least 10 years.
- Online access to the Journal of Hepatology*
- 25% discount on JHEP Reports open-access publication fees
- Exclusive discounts on registration fees for all EASL events, online and in-person
- Priority access to Meet-the-Expert sessions and the Skills Learning Centre at EASL Congress
- Eligibility for prestigious EASL Prizes and Awards
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Endorsement of your own events
- Eligibility to apply to organise EASL Schools
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Research Grants
- Voting rights at EASL General Assembly
- Eligibility to be elected to EASL Leadership positions
*option to purchase printed copy of JHEP (100 EUR surcharge)
**need to be based in WHO Europe country to be eligible.
Nurses
Proof of status required.
- Online access to the Journal of Hepatology*
- 25% discount on JHEP Reports open-access publication fees
- Exclusive discounts on registration fees for all EASL events, online and in-person
- Eligibility to apply for EASL event bursaries
- Priority access to Meet-the-Expert sessions and the Skills Learning Centre at EASL Congress
- Eligibility for EASL Excellent in Liver Care Award
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Endorsement of your own events
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Schools, Masterclasses, and CPG Academies
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Mentorship Programme
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Fellowships
- Voting rights at EASL General Assembly**
- Eligibility to be elected to EASL Nurses & AHPs Task Force
*option to purchase printed copy of JHEP (100 EUR surcharge)
**need to be based in WHO Europe country to be eligible.
Patient representative
- Online access to the Journal of Hepatology*
- 25% discount on JHEP Reports open-access publication fees
- Exclusive discounts on registration fees for all EASL events, online and in-person
- Priority access to Meet-the-Expert sessions and the Skills Learning Centre at EASL Congress
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Endorsement of your own events
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Mentorship Programme
- Voting rights at EASL General Assembly**
*option to purchase printed copy of JHEP (100 EUR surcharge)
**need to be based in WHO Europe country to be eligible.
Allied Health Professionals
Proof of status required
Definition of AHPs:
Allied health encompasses a broad group of health professionals who use scientific principles and evidence-based practice for the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic diseases; promote disease prevention and wellness for optimum health and apply administration and management skills to support health care systems in a variety of settings. (source)
The following professions (non-exhaustive list) can be included under the AHP category: Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Clinical Psychologists, Imaging Specialists, Orthoptists, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics, Study Coordinators, Laboratory Assistants, Physician’s Assistants on case management (clinic), Pathology Assistants, Assistants of geriatric care, Medical Social Workers, …
- Online access to the Journal of Hepatology*
- 25% discount on JHEP Reports open-access publication fees
- Exclusive discounts on registration fees for all EASL events, online and in-person
- Eligibility to apply for EASL event bursaries
- Priority access to Meet-the-Expert sessions and the Skills Learning Centre at EASL Congress
- Eligibility for EASL Excellent in Liver Care Award
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Endorsement of your own events
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Schools, Masterclasses, and CPG Academies
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Mentorship Programme
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Fellowships
- Voting rights at EASL General Assembly**
- Eligibility to be elected to EASL Nurses & AHPs Task Force
*option to purchase printed copy of JHEP (100 EUR surcharge)
**need to be based in WHO Europe country to be eligible.
Undergraduate Students
Proof of status required
- Online access to the Journal of Hepatology*
- 25% discount on JHEP Reports open-access publication fees
- Exclusive discounts on registration fees for all EASL events, online and in-person
- Eligibility to apply for EASL event bursaries
- Priority access to Meet-the-Expert sessions and the Skills Learning Centre at EASL Congress
- Eligibility for EASL Emerging Leader Award
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Endorsement of your own events
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Schools and Masterclasses
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Mentorship Programme
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Fellowships
- Voting rights at EASL General Assembly**
- Eligibility to be elected to EASL Young Investigators Task Force
*option to purchase printed copy of JHEP (100 EUR surcharge)
**need to be based in WHO Europe country to be eligible.
Emerging economy
Proof of location of the home institution required.
- Online access to the Journal of Hepatology*
- 25% discount on JHEP Reports open-access publication fees
- Exclusive discounts on registration fees for all EASL events, online and in-person
- Priority access to Meet-the-Expert sessions and the Skills Learning Centre at EASL Congress
- Eligibility for prestigious EASL Prizes and Awards
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Endorsement of your own events
- Eligibility to apply to organise EASL Schools
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Research Grants
- Voting rights at EASL General Assembly**
- Eligibility to be elected to EASL Leadership positions**
*option to purchase printed copy of JHEP (100 EUR surcharge)
**need to be based in WHO Europe country to be eligible.
Resource-limited economy
Proof of location of home institution required.
- Online access to the Journal of Hepatology*
- 25% discount on JHEP Reports open-access publication fees
- Exclusive discounts on registration fees for all EASL events, online and in-person
- Priority access to Meet-the-Expert sessions and the Skills Learning Centre at EASL Congress
- Eligibility for prestigious EASL Prizes and Awards
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Endorsement of your own events
- Eligibility to apply to organise EASL Schools
- Eligibility to apply for EASL Research Grants
- Voting rights at EASL General Assembly**
- Eligibility to be elected to EASL Leadership positions**
*option to purchase printed copy of JHEP (100 EUR surcharge)
**need to be based in WHO Europe country to be eligible.
Join Our Community
Quotes
“Embarking on a leadership journey at EASL empowers you to drive innovation, shape the future of hepatology, and inspire the next generation—an opportunity for personal growth, collaboration, and lasting impact.”
Alternative Name
Leadership at EASL
“Embarking on a leadership journey at EASL empowers you to drive innovation, shape the future of hepatology, and inspire the next generation—an opportunity for personal growth, collaboration, and lasting impact.”
Debbie Shawcross, EASL Secretary General 2025-2026
Membership Terms & Conditions
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1. Membership creation:
To create an EASL membership, please complete the online form via the EASL website.
2. Payment:
Your membership fee can be paid in the following ways:
- By credit card through the secure online payment portal
- Via bank/wire transfer
- By submitting a completed and signed credit card authorisation form to membership@easloffice.eu
- In person via credit card or cash at the EASL Membership booth.
- Via the automatic renewal option, which can be selected the first time you process your membership payment through the secure online payment portal.
3. Membership payment invoice:
Your invoice will automatically be generated when a payment method has been selected to create a new membership or renew an existing membership. You can access your membership invoice via the “My Documents” section in the EASL Memberzone.
4. Membership validity:
Your EASL membership is valid for 12 months from the date of payment.
5. Membership ID number:
Once you have completed your first membership payment, you will automatically receive your membership ID number.
6. Membership certificate
Once you have completed your payment, your membership certificate will be made available in the “My Documents” section of the EASL Memberzone.
7. Cancellation policy
EASL Membership fees are non-refundable. If you have selected the automatic renewal option, but do not wish to renew your membership the following year, please inform the EASL office (membership@easloffice.eu) of your cancellation request 30 days prior to your membership expiration date.
8. Online access to the Journal of Hepatology
You have to claim the access to the Journal of Hepatology. The registration instructions are sent per e-mail along with your membership certificate when renewing or creating your membership. Online access to the Journal of Hepatology works on a yearly basis. The online access might be denied if your membership is not renewed by the time of its expiration.
9. Printed version of the Journal of Hepatology
A surcharge of EUR 100 applies if you wish to receive a printed version of the Journal of Hepatology. Please allow for at least two months after the membership creation to receive the first printed issue.
10. Complimentary membership to members on parental leave for one calendar year
All EASL members are entitled to a complimentary 12-month membership providing that they are on parental leave (maternity, paternity, or adoption).
- To request this benefit, please contact the EASL Office at membership@easloffice.eu.
- Proof of parental leave is required.
- This offer cannot be extended to more than one 12-month membership.