IJPM Membership Program
Advancing pain science together through collaborative research and publication excellence.
Transforming Pain Research Into Relief
The International Journal of Pain Management membership program connects clinicians, researchers, and specialists dedicated to understanding and alleviating human suffering through evidence-based pain science.
Members gain reduced publication costs, priority review processing, and access to a global network of pain management professionals working to improve patient outcomes worldwide.
Individual Researcher
- 15% discount on article processing charges
- Priority peer review processing
- Full access to IJPM archive
- Quarterly pain research digest
- Member directory listing
- Digital membership certificate
Institutional Partner
- 25% discount on APCs for affiliated authors
- Expedited review for institutional submissions
- Unlimited researcher coverage
- Dedicated institutional liaison
- Annual publication metrics report
- Featured institution profile
- Priority special issue consideration
Lifetime Fellow
- 30% lifetime APC discount
- Fast-track manuscript review
- Editorial board invitation consideration
- Speaking opportunities at IJPM events
- Recognition in fellows directory
- Complimentary language editing
Accelerated Publication
Fast-track your pain research from submission to publication. Priority processing ensures your clinical discoveries and therapeutic innovations reach practitioners and patients without unnecessary delays.
Research Investment
Significant APC savings across all membership tiers allow you to redirect resources toward clinical trials, patient studies, and therapeutic innovation rather than publishing expenses.
Global Network
Connect with pain specialists, anesthesiologists, neurologists, and rehabilitation experts worldwide. Share insights across chronic pain, acute management, and interventional techniques.
Professional Recognition
Demonstrate your commitment to advancing pain science. Fellows may be invited to contribute expert perspectives on emerging pain management approaches and treatment breakthroughs.
Joining the IJPM community is straightforward. Email [email protected] with your professional credentials, institutional affiliation, clinical specialty, and preferred membership tier. Our team reviews applications within 5 business days and provides activation credentials upon approval. Pain centers and institutional partners receive personalized onboarding to maximize member benefits across their clinical and research teams.
Developing Nation Support: Pain researchers from low and middle-income countries may qualify for reduced membership fees. IJPM is committed to ensuring that economic barriers do not prevent clinicians and scientists from emerging healthcare systems from accessing publication benefits and contributing to global pain science advancement.
ManuscriptZone Portal
Submit through oap.manuscriptzone.net for comprehensive manuscript tracking, reviewer communication, and revision management throughout the editorial process.
Simple Submission Form
Use our streamlined online form for rapid manuscript upload when you need a direct, uncomplicated submission pathway for your pain research.
IJPM membership supports research across pain medicine disciplines including acute and chronic pain management, neuropathic pain, cancer pain, pediatric pain, geriatric pain, interventional procedures, pharmacotherapy, physical rehabilitation, psychological approaches, and complementary therapies. Members publishing research on any aspect of pain assessment, treatment, or prevention receive full tier benefits.
Membership status never influences editorial decisions. All member submissions undergo identical peer review scrutiny by pain specialists and must meet the same rigorous standards as non-member manuscripts. IJPM maintains complete editorial independence, ensuring publication decisions rest solely on scientific merit, clinical relevance, and methodological quality.
IJPM upholds the highest standards in pain research ethics, including human subjects protections, informed consent requirements, and clinical trial registration. Members demonstrate commitment to responsible research conduct that prioritizes patient welfare alongside scientific advancement.
Join the Pain Management Community
Partner with researchers worldwide dedicated to alleviating suffering through evidence-based pain science.