Member Benefits
CNS memberships operate on a calendar year format.
As a CNS member, you'll have access to a variety of benefits designed to elevate your nutrition expertise.
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Archived Webinar Recordings Available Free of Charge |
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Certificates of Attendance* |
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Abstract and Proposal Submission |
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CNS Awards and Grants |
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Eligible to Vote at AGM |
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* When logging into the live webinlar using using a CNS member affiliated email address
Member Benefits
Preferred Conference Rates
- Thematic conference "80 is the New 50 – Staying Well as we Age"- January 31, 2025, Toronto, ON and virtual
- 2025 Annual Conference - May 8 - 10, 2025, Montréal, QC Canada
- Mini-conferences and workshops, such as Nourishing Diversity: Building Inclusive Teams in Nutrition and Why it Matters - October 17, 2024 (virtual)
Workshops, Webinars and Recordings
- Free access to CNS Webinar Series
- Free access to archived Webinars in the CNS Education Portal
- Certificates of Attendance when joining live webinars using a CNS-member affiliated email address
- Reduced pricing on Conference recordings in the CNS Education Portal
- Early registration opportunity to space-limited workshops
Exclusive Communication and Resources
- Access to members-only pages on CNS website
- Monthly Member's Update e-newsletter
- Opportunity to be included in and use the CNS Expert Database
Award and Grants
Eligibility for CNS-SCN Awards and Travel Grants
Online Journal Access
Online access to Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism (APNM) - published 12 times per year
Joint Memberships with ASN, ESPEN, and ASPEN available
Receive all of the same benefits that would be offered when joining directly. See joint membership benefit details on the Become a Member
Abstract Submission
Opportunity to submit research abstracts for conference presentation.
Networking
Networking opportunities with nutrition scientists and health professionals (dietitians, physicians, pharmacists, nurses) in universities, health care, government and industry.
Support Nutrition Science
Support of nutrition science and the establishment of nutrition research priorities through interaction and collaboration with funding agencies.