Contribute to IASP

Support Programs and Funds

IASP aims to stimulate and support the study of pain and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide. The following programs and funds help us to work toward that goal:

Adopt-A-University Library Program
IASP partners with libraries all over the world. Monies collected through this program assist with sending copies of PAIN, Pain: Clinical Updates, and IASP Press books to these libraries.

Developing Countries Education Fund
Donations to this fund support the IASP Developing Countries Project: Initiative for Improving Pain Education. The goal of this grant project is to improve the scope and availability of essential education for pain clinicians of all disciplines, taking into account specific local needs. Awards are up to US$10,000 each year.

John J. Bonica Trainee Fellowship Fund
The John J. Bonica Trainee Fellowship was established in 1998 in memory of the founder of IASP. Through grants, this fund supports trainees working in all aspects of pain research. Awards are up to US$50,000 each year.

Philip A. Spiegel IASP Congress Trainee Scholarship Fund
IASP and family and friends of Philip A. Spiegel established a new trainee scholarship named after a young medical researcher and IASP member who died in late 2010. The Philip A. Spiegel IASP Congress Trainee Scholarship will be awarded every other year to a trainee attending IASP's biennial Congress.

Sponsor-A-Member Program
Donations to this program financially assist physicians and clinicians from developing countries so they can receive full benefits of membership in IASP.

IASP General Fund
Monies collected through this fund support the general day-to-day activities of the IASP Secretariat.

Members of IASP can contribute to these programs and funds via the online dues payment system (you will not need to re-pay dues in order to make a contribution) or by contacting members@iasp-pain.org. Non-members who wish to contribute to these programs and funds should contact IASPdesk@iasp-pain.org for more information.

Volunteer Your Time

IASP relies on its members to volunteer their time on the various committees, working groups, and task forces that come together to address the policy and operating issues of the society. Once every two years, IASP will issue a "Call for Volunteers" asking members to help with the many tasks IASP has to do. If you have an interest in volunteering, please watch for an email announcing the call. Occasionally, the Council and/or IASP President may form an ad hoc task force to work on a particular issue. If you have the willingness to help and the necessary experience, we may be asking you.