Foundation Level
Ordinary Member
A bachelor's degree or above in a life science related field, or at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Designed for practitioners and graduate researchers in life sciences, this level provides core access to the alliance's academic community and helps members enter the ZALSH academic ecosystem.
- Access to the alliance academic resource library
- Registration access for the annual academic meeting
- Subscription to alliance academic briefs and notices
- Participation in online academic forums
- Eligibility to apply for general research grants
- Membership certificate and digital badge
Advanced Level
Senior Member
A doctoral degree with 5+ years of research experience, or an associate senior professional title or above.
For experienced researchers with a strong academic background, senior membership includes broader participation rights, review eligibility, and access to key grant opportunities.
- All ordinary member benefits
- Participation in alliance academic review work
- Right to nominate others for Excellence Awards
- Eligibility to apply for key research grant programs
- Priority participation in thematic working groups
- Eligibility to apply for Qiyuan Institute expert appointments
Honorary Level
Honorary Member
Nominated by the Council for individuals with special contributions to the alliance or to life sciences.
Honorary membership is the alliance's highest recognition for outstanding contributors. It is granted by Council nomination and is not limited by degree or years of professional experience.
- All senior member benefits
- Non-voting attendance at Council meetings
- Consultative role on major alliance matters
- Long-term honorary membership recognition
- Exclusive honorary member plaque and certificate
- Academic profile display on official alliance channels