REFERENCES: All applicants must be sponsored by two Full S.O.F.T. members in good standing.

FULL MEMBERSHIP: Full (also referred to as "regular") members are those who fulfill the qualifications set forth below. They must pay dues and have full voting privileges. Full membership in S.O.F.T. shall be available to individuals who have demonstrated their ability to function as forensic toxicologists as recognized by S.O.F.T. and who are actively engaged in forensic toxicology at the time of application.

Evidence of formal experience or training in forensic toxicology must be provided and listed on the CV. Do not indicate SOFT membership on your CV until your application has been approved.

Applicants for Full membership must have the following education degrees and experience in forensic toxicology:

Ph.D. and 2 years experience

M.S. and 4 years experience

B.S. or B.A. and 6 years experience

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Applicants who do not qualify for Full membership but who demonstrate interest in forensic toxicology are eligible for Associate membership. Associate members pay dues but do not have voting privileges and do not qualify for "Retired" status.

STUDENT AFFILIATE MEMBERS: Students pursuing degrees and careers in disciplines related to forensic toxicology may apply for membership as Student Affiliate members. These members pay reduced dues and do not have voting privileges.

APPLICANT PRIVILEGES: Applicants receive copies of ToxTalk, the official S.O.F.T. newsletter. Applicants may also register for the S.O.F.T. annual meeting at the reduced member rate if their application is complete 30 days before the meeting.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Upon receipt of all application materials (application, application fee of $60 for Full or Associate Members or $15 for Student Affiliate Members, CV and two appropriate references) by the S.O.F.T. Administrative Office, documentation will be forwarded to the Secretary and Membership Committee for consideration. All applicants must be sponsored by two Full S.O.F.T. members in good standing. All reference forms must be received within 60 days after receipt of application.

The Secretary, who also serves as chairman of the Membership Committee, will notify the applicant of the Membership Committee's determination. If the applicant has met the membership criteria, membership begins on the date of notification.

DUES: Currently, $60 Full or Associate Members, $15 Student Affiliate Members