About the ASMCF
What we do
Founded in 1979, the ASMCF offers an unrivalled interdisciplinary forum for those involved in teaching and research on all aspects of France since 1789. The Association’s worldwide membership brings together scholars researchers and graduate students in disciplines ranging from history and the social sciences to philosophy, education, language, literature, media and the arts.
Join usMembership options
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Individual membership: Membership dues are currently £46 (US$82; €53) per year. Individual membership includes a year's subscription to the journal Modern & Contemporary France, entitlement to reduced conference rates, voting rights at Association meetings and eligibility for Association funding in support of approved activities.
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Unwaged membership: A reduced rate of £23 (US$41; €26) is available to the retired or unwaged. This heavily discounted rate (currently half of the full subscription) includes printed copies of the journal. Proof of status is required.
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Postgraduate membership: Postgraduates are invited to join the ASMCF for the reduced membership rate of £10.00 (US$19; €16) on proof of status.
For Postgraduates and Early Career Researchers
As members of the Association, postgraduate researchers are entitled to access a wide range of benefits and opportunities. These include dedicated financial support, career guidance, and the chance to share your research as part of the annual Conference or Postgraduate Study Day.
A variety of funding sources are available to postgraduate members, including the Peter Morris Memorial Postgraduate Travel Prize, awarded annually to support a postgraduate student with overseas research. Members of the Association can also apply to the Initiative Fund for help defraying the costs of organising research events.
Postgraduate members can participate in the annual ASMCF conference at a discounted rate, with additional support for travel costs. Traditionally, the programme has included a dedicated postgraduate session; in recent years, this has been devoted to advice on how to write book or funding proposals and applying to postdoctoral positions. The Association also runs an annual Postgraduate Essay Prize for papers presented by PGRs at the conference; the prize consists of a £100 cheque and an invitation to submit the paper to Modern & Contemporary France, the Association’s Journal.