Society Information

The Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Inc.

Chartered March 30, 1987

An organization of scientists studying the activities that accomplish food and fluid intake.

The Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Inc. (SSIB) is a professional organization of research scientists who study feeding and drinking behavior.

Included, but not limited to these, are scientists conducting research on the chemical senses, the gastrointestinal tract, and the nervous and endocrine systems, as well as the cognitive, cultural, ecological, and social relationships among animals and/or humans that pertain to the activities of food and fluid intake.

The Society's main goal is to advance the study of ingestive behavior by facilitating communication so that members can share new facts and theories among themselves as well as with the public.

Membership Categories

Classes of membership.

• Regular members are individuals who have conducted and published scientific research in the area of ingestive behavior.
  
• PostDoc members are individuals who have conducted and published scientific research in the area of ingestive behavior and have received their Ph.D. within the past three years.
  
• Student members are individuals engaged in the same types of research, but who are also attending full-time graduate programs at degree-granting institutions.
  
• Emeritus members are researchers who have attained emeritus or retired status at their respective institutions.
  
• Associate members are others interested in the field of ingestive behavior who have not conducted and published research in the area.
  
• Sponsoring members are organizations or individuals that support the Society through contributions.

How to Apply

The SSIB membership application form is now available online.

Click here to apply for membership.