Journal of Inherited Metabolic Diseases
The Society publishes six to eight issues of the Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease each year (JIMD). This publication is available online free of charge to paid up members. Some of the issues are used to publish selected papers from the annual scientific symposium.
The issues of the JIMD are normally available online at intervals of between 6-8 weeks. Three weeks before publication an email will be sent to those members who have paid in full for the current years membership subscription to the society.
Applications can be received at any time. A decision will be made within 6 weeks of the application being received.
Membership Scholarship
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Membership Support Scholarship Fund
Applications are invited for membership support from this fund, set up to allow workers in the inborn errors of metabolism and related fields who are financially unable to join the society, to have access to the benefits of membership.
Successful applicants will become full members of the Society for one to a maximum of five years (worth 20 to 600 Euro at 2018 subscription rates); the actual period will be based on individual circumstances. They will receive current mailings of the Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease. This includes the Review and Short Communications issues from the previous year's symposium as well as the regular issues. They will also receive the current members' handbook and discount in attending the SSIEM Symposium.
Apply online by submitting the following PDF documents:
- A statement of not more than 250 words stating why you need financial support.
- A brief summary of your career and interests in inborn errors of metabolism and career intentions.
- A letter of support from your Head of Department or Institution, or from a Senior Colleague.
SSIEM Administrators
Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SSIEM)
PO Box 3375
South Croydon
CR2 1PN
UNITED KINGDOM
Enquiries regarding JIMD subscriptions
Enquiries concerning subscriptions of the JIMD and previous issues should be referred to the Administrative Office by email or at the postal address below and not to the publisher.
SSIEM Administrative Office
Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SSIEM)
PO Box 3375, South Croydon, CR2 1PN United Kingdom
Tax Relief
For UK members tax relief is allowed on subscriptions to SSIEM (approved under Section 201 ICTA 1988 under Inborn Errors)
Non UK members should enquire at their tax department about their entitlement.
Retired Membership Subscription
From 2026, members retiring from full-time employment can qualify for "Concessions Membership" provided they have been Standard or Subsidised members for at least 10 years. At a reduced subscription of 25 Euro per annum for High Income Listed Countries, 15 Euro for Middle Income Listed Countries, or 10 Euro for everywhere else. The retired member will be entitled to access the members' section of the SSIEM Website and the JIMD online, and to receive information about the Annual Symposia.
All payments must be in Euro(€).
The SSIEM only has two methods of payment of membership fees which run from 1st January to 31st December.
Preferred method of payment
Credit/Debit Card
Payment by Debit/Credit Card securely online via the SSIEM Website
The following cards may be used: Mastercard, Visa, Visa Electron, Maestro.
American Express and Diners Club credit cards will not be accepted.
Debit and Credit Card payments must be made using the online payment system: the SSIEM registered Office can not accept or transact Debit / Credit Card payments.
Alternative method of payment
Bank Transfer
Payment by Credit Transfer into the Society's Euro Bank Account but all charges MUST be borne by the member and the member's membership number must be prominent in the payment documentation or in the case of a new member their name.
Both methods of payment an online registration must be completed for the Society to have your up-to-date details.
If using Bank Transfer an email MUST be sent to the SSIEM Administrators, indicating that payment has been made and including the following details:
Member's Name
Member's Membership Number
Amount
Date of Payment
Transferring Bank
Problems with the online registration you can complete an application form
2024
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 Application Form - Word Version | PDF Version
Please send your complete application forms to:
The SSIEM Administrators
PO Box 3375
South Croydon
CR2 1PN
United Kingdom
Subscription Receipts
Paying securely online your confirmation will be sent to your email address.
If paying by bank transfer please email the SSIEM Office confirming the payment amount and date of payment.
Please always quote your SSIEM membership number when paying by bank transfer.
All requested for receipts should be emailed to the SSIEM Office as these will only be issued on request.
The SSIEM members individual password to access the JIMD via the SSIEM website will only work when they have paid their membership fee for the current year.
Lapses in payment
It is the policy of the Society that if a member fails to pay the subscription for two consecutive years he/she will automatically lose membership of the Society.
