RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Here is a brief overview of your membership value, upcoming activities planed for the next two years, and the practical steps to guide you through the renewal process.

Benefits of your ESRS membership

Why should you renew your membership?

By renewing your ESRS membership, you ensure uninterrupted access to the full range of scientific, educational, and professional opportunities that support your work in sleep research and sleep medicine.​

As an ESRS member, you can expect:​

  • Full access to the ESRS website, including members-only educational and scientific webinars and resources

  • ​Subscription to the ESRS Newsletters (optional)

  • Free online access to the Journal of Sleep Research (JSR), including the supplement with the congress abstracts

  • Discount on JSR's Open Access price for authors that are ESRS members

  • Reduced registration fees for ESRS Congresses:

  •       Sleep Europe 2026 - Maastricht, 20–23 October

  •       Sleep & Breathing Conference 2027

  • Access to ESRS educational schools:

  •       ESRS Sleep Science School

  •       ESRS Paediatric Sleep School

  • Free on-demand access to our eSleep Europe Virtual Congress 2025​

  • Eligibility to apply for ESRS grants and financial support

  • Reduced ESRS members price for ESRS' Sleep Medicine Textbook - 2nd Edition​

  • Eligibility to take the ESRS Examination in Sleep Medicine online in 2026 or 2027

  • Eligibility to engage in ESRS initiatives, committees, and scientific activities

  • Opportunities to connect with clinicians, technologists, and researchers across Europe

  • Voting rights

  • Eligibility to be voted into any ESRS position

  • Automatic membership of FENS (Federation of European Neuroscience Societies) (optional)

    FENS
  •       Full access to European Journal of Neuroscience (EJN) 

  •       Discounted registration rates for the FENS Forum​

  •       Easy registration for all FENS activities, including schools, training courses​ and workshops

  • $10 discount on individual membership of WSS (World Sleep Society)

    WSS
  •       Online access to Sleep Medicine journal

How to Renew – Step by Step​

Step 1 – Log in to your ESRS account

Login into esrs.eu using your registered email address or username. If your membership is still active, you can use the magic link option to login without password. If you don’t remember and/or need to reset your password, you can do it here https://esrs.eu/my-esrs/lost-password/.

We wrote an article to help members understand why long strong passwords are needed in the current times and how to write one, please check here https://esrs.eu/register/how-to-create-long-strong-passwords-yet-memorable/.

Step 2 – Access the Renewal page

Click on any link named “Renew Membership” in your myESRS dashboard or go directly to the renewal page here.

Step 3 – Select your membership plan

Choose the appropriate membership category:

  • Full Membership
  • Reduced Membership (if eligible)

Step 4 – Review and update your profile

Check that your personal and professional information is accurate. Update any fields as necessary. Click “Submit” when finished.

Step 5 – Complete your payment

You may renew using: Credit card, PayPal, Bank transfer

Please note – How payment verification works:

  • Credit card and PayPal Your membership is activated immediately once the transaction is successful.
  • Bank transfer Your renewal remains on hold until the payment appears in the ESRS bank statement. After verification by our Business Administrator, your membership will be activated manually and you will receive an “order complete” confirmation email.

If you have an active SEPA Direct Debit mandate, your membership fee will be collected automatically.

Membership Renewal FAQs

What is the renewal deadline?
The membership fee for the calendar years 2026 and 2027 cycle is due by 1 December 2025.

What happens if I do not renew?
Your membership will expire on 31 December 2025, and access to members-only benefits will be suspended.

Can I renew after my membership expires?
Yes, you can still subscribe a new membership after 1 January 2026 onwards.

Can I request an invoice of the membership order?
Yes. Please see the information below.

Invoice and Support

Please contact Vroni Aumeier at vroni.aumeier@esrs.eu if:

  • you require an invoice for your university, institute, or company (please include institution name, address, and VAT ID)
  • you have any questions regarding your ESRS membership or the renewal process
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