Members of the Association are scholars, professionals, supporters, fans, and anyone interested in the scholarly study of the Grateful Dead. Members receive all Association publications, including the journal and conference proceedings, and are eligible to serve as officers, vote in elections, and participate in governance.
Membership categories are explained below. Memberships commence upon payment of dues and are subject to the approval of the Executive Council.
For safety and security, payments are made via PayPal (credit cards accepted).
Rather pay by check? Please make your check out to GRATEFUL DEAD STUDIES ASSOCIATION and send to:
PO Box 67231, Scotts Valley, CA 95067
For questions, please email: deadstudies@gmail.com
Choose which level of membership you wish below.
There are four categories of membership:
Regular Members
Regular members have all rights and privileges and receive print copies of the journal and proceedings. Dues for Regular Members are $65.00 per year.
International members must be charged an additional mailing fee of $25.00 to help offset the high cost of international mail (the GDSA pays a majority of these costs).
Lifetime Members
Lifetime Members pay a one-time fee that entitles them to print copies of all current and future publications from the time they join and full membership rights for their lifetime. Lifetime Members also receive a unique keepsake to honor their commitment and support. Lifetime Memberships are not transferable.
Institutional Members
Institutional members pay annual dues of $390 (six times the rate paid by Regular Members) and receive print copies of the journal and proceedings. Institutional members cannot vote or serve as officers.
Charter Members
Charter Members are Regular Members who joined the Association prior to January 1, 2022, and paid a one-time rate of $325 (five times the rate of Regular Members). This category honors founding members who provided additional support to help the Association in its organizational phase. This one-time, limited-term membership category is no longer available.