Membership fees

Making your payment

• You can apply online and make your payment by Visa, Mastercard or Debit Card (including Amex).
• You can apply by downloading the application form and payment can be made by cheque or banker's draft made payable to 'The Market Research Society' (not 'MRS') or by Visa, Mastercard, Amex or Debit card**.

Please note that MRS is unable to issue an invoice for Membership Fees.

**For security reasons please do not email your card details to us. If you are paying by card please post or call us to make payment.

The annual subscription fee is £184

This fee applies to all grades of membership – Member, Certified and Fellow. The current fees run from 1 April 2026 through to 31 March 2027. Your membership fee is fully tax deductable.

Please note that all MRS Membership subscriptions are exempt from VAT. 

New applicants – joining fee

New applicants for membership are required to pay a one-off  joining fee to cover the sign-up process adminstration along with their first year’s annual subscription. 

First year subscription fee £184 + joining fee £47* = £231

New applicants are required to pay a one-off Joining Fee as an up-front payment. Please note that the joining fee is non-refundable. 

Direct Debit – get 10% off

Pay by  direct debit and benefit from a 10% discount on your membership fee. To set up your direct debit simply login to your MyMRS Account or speak to the Membership Team on +44 (0)20 7566 1820 or membership@mrs.org.uk. On payment you can download a receipt from your MyMRS account. Log into your MyMRS profile page & under the ‘Membership Receipts’ heading, you will see your receipt.

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Discounted Subscriptions Options

Qualification candidates - £92 for the first year only 

Candidates enrolled in an MRS Qualification and currently studying towards completion are eligible for a 50% discount on the membership fee, with no joining fee. This discount is available for the first year only and applies only while you are studying for the MRS qualification. To claim this discount, please download and complete the  MRS membership application and email it to the Membership Team, along with proof of enrolment on your course.

Market Research Executive & Social Research Degree Apprentices - £50 (no joining fee)

Apprentices enrolled on the Market Research Executive or Social Research Degree Apprenticeships can apply to become a member of MRS for the discounted fee when providing supporting evidence with their application confirming their enrolment on the apprenticeship.

Full-time students - £50 (no joining fee)

Students in full time education (with a period of 6 months or more remaining on their full-time programme of study), who can provide supporting evidence with their application confirming their enrolment, can join for £50.

Retired professionals - £92

A special rate is available for Members of MRS who are:

• Aged 65 years or over who have been a fully paid-up member for at least 3 consecutive years
• Not in receipt of an income from research, insight, analytics, marketing science or related activities.

Membership Support During Times of Change

We're here when you need us

At MRS, we understand that careers don't always follow a straightforward path. Whether you're facing redundancy, taking time away from work due to long-term illness, or preparing for a growing family through maternity, paternity or adoption leave, we want you to remain connected to the professional community that supports you.

To help you stay engaged, informed and career-ready during this period, eligible members can receive up to one year of complimentary MRS membership.

Stay connected to your profession

A change in circumstances shouldn't mean losing access to the support, resources and network opportunities.

With complimentary membership, you'll continue to benefit from:

• Access to industry news, insights and thought leadership
• Professional development opportunities and learning resources
• Networking events
• Career support and industry connections
• Member communications and updates from across the research, insight and analytics sector
• Continued connection to the professional standards and expertise that underpin MRS and the sector

Who is eligible?

This support is available to current MRS members who are:

• Made redundant
• On long-term sickness leave
• Taking maternity/paternity/adoption leave

This offer is designed to help members maintain their professional connections and access valuable resources during periods away from work or while seeking new employment.

Why we're offering this support

MRS believes that membership is about more than your current job title. It's about belonging to a professional community that supports you throughout your career.

Whether you are focusing on your health, caring for a new child, or navigating a career transition, we want to ensure you can continue to access the knowledge, network and opportunities that membership provides.

To take up the offer

If you think you may be eligible, we'd be pleased to discuss your circumstances and help you access the support available. Contact membership@mrs.org.uk or call 020 7566 1881.

Please note: To help ensure complimentary membership remains available to those who need it, members are asked to inform the MRS Membership Team as soon as possible if their circumstances change during the complimentary membership period. This includes returning to work, securing new employment, resuming paid freelance or consultancy work, or otherwise no longer meeting the eligibility criteria. MRS may review eligibility from time to time and, where appropriate, update or end complimentary membership. We appreciate members keeping us informed so we can maintain a fair and transparent process for everyone.

Terms and Conditions

Read the full MRS membership terms and conditions here.