Who are we?
The Maize Genetics Cooperation (MGC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The specific purpose of the corporation is to advance the interests of a community of people who (a) conduct research in maize genetics, genomics, and breeding, and (b) train and develop the next generation of scientists. The overall goal is to facilitate progress in maize research through collaboration and cooperation by sharing published and unpublished materials, data, and ideas. Please see the by-laws for more information.
Membership Perks
Reduced registration rates at the Annual Maize Genetics Meeting*
*Membership must be current at the time of the meeting to receive the discounted registration rate
Exclusive members only content
Ability to nominate people for elected positions and maize genetics community awards*
*Membership is not required for the McClintock Prize
Ability to be nominated for and serve in elected positions
Ability to vote on elected positions and policies
Engage with an established community of scientists with a love for corn!
**Stay tuned for more membership perks to come!!
Membership Dues structure
| Level | US$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate students | $0 | |
| Graduate students | $25 | |
| Postdoctoral associates | $35 | |
| Assistant professors, PUI faculty (all ranks), and other research professionals |
$75 | |
| Tenured professors, government and industry group leaders | $120 | |
| Emeritus/retired | $60 |
Membership should not cause financial hardship for anyone. If you do not have the means to pay the posted membership fee, please complete this form with enough detail to assist the membership committee in making a decision on your request. **
**Please note, these requests will be processed once a week and there may be a short delay in receiving a reply.