The Society for the Study of Human Biology

Dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge & promotion of research in human biology, providing support for academics and professionals

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Benefits

Be part of a vibrant research community with similar interests, online access to the journal Annals of Human Biology, reduced rates at annual symposia, and free entry at other events.

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Expertise

General advancement and promotion of research on the biology of human populations in all its branches, including human variability and genetics, human adaptability and ecology, and human evolution.

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Membership

Membership is open to those who work or have worked in the field of human biology. Membership is by election. Applicants are nominated by two existing members.

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Awards and Funding
for research staff and graduate students

Purpose: to support original research in human biology. Applicants may be based in any organisation that undertakes research into human biology, including (but not confined to) universities, museums and NGOs. Non-SSHB members are permitted to apply for membership at the same time as they submit their application. The research topic must fall within the remit of the SSHB: the general advancement and promotion of research in the biology of human populations in all its branches.

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Our Journal

Annals of Human Biology
bi-monthly peer-reviewed ejournal

The journal reports investigations on the nature, development and causes of human variation, embracing the disciplines of human growth and development, human genetics, physical and biological anthropology, demography, environmental physiology, ecology, epidemiology and global health and ageing research.

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Expertise

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Committee

SSHB Executive Committee

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