Memberships

The SFE-India is more than a professional association. It is a science-driven, ethics-led, and globally connected community working to advance ethnopharmacology, traditional medicine, and sustainable bioresources for the benefit of society and the planet. Joining SFE-India means contributing to a future where traditional knowledge and modern science work together with credibility, responsibility, and real-world impact.

• Scientific Credibility and Visibility – Association with a nationally and internationally respected society; platforms to present and publish research; contribution to SESB journal.
• Global Networking and Collaboration – Engagement with researchers, policymakers, industry leaders; access to global collaborations aligned with One Health and sustainability agendas; participation in global scientific and policy dialogues on traditional medicine.
• Ethics, Sustainability, and Knowledge Protection – Research grounded in respect for Indigenous knowledge, biodiversity, and community rights; Commitment to fair benefit-sharing, ethical governance, and responsible innovation; Alignment with global frameworks such as the SDGs and Nagoya Protocol.
• Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Translation – Participation in i-Connect, SFE-India’s industry–academia–entrepreneurship platform; Pathways to translate research into validated products, practices, and policies; and Exposure to regulatory, validation, and commercialization frameworks.
• Emerging Technologies – Learning opportunities in AI, data science, and systems-based research; Workshops, training programs, and expert discussions on digital ethnopharmacology; and Staying future-ready in a rapidly evolving scientific landscape.
• Career Development – Mentorship from senior scientists, editors, and industry experts; Conferences, workshops, webinars, and training programs and Recognition through awards, fellowships, and leadership opportunities.

Membership is open to individuals interested in promoting natural products and ethnopharmacology, including:

• Researchers and academicians
• Students and early-career scientists
• Traditional medicine practitioners
• Industry professionals and entrepreneurs
• Policymakers, regulators, and sustainability professionals

Applicants should hold a degree in any discipline, pay the prescribed membership fee, and agree to abide by the Society’s guidelines.

• Pride in belonging to a professional society comprising eminent academicians, researchers, and industry leaders
• Regular updates through newsletters and ethnopharmacology bulletins
• Opportunities for travel grants for students and young scientists
• Reduced registration fees for congresses, workshops, and symposia
• Subsidized access to books, journals, and scientific publications
• Strong national and international networking through SFE-India platforms and social media presence

• Strengthen the scientific foundations of traditional medicine
• Help globalize local knowledge and localize global technologies
• Contribute to building a credible, ethical, and future-oriented ethnopharmacology ecosystem

Where tradition meets science, ethics guides innovation, and collaboration creates impact.

The future of ethnopharmacology depends on the meaningful integration of traditional knowledge with modern science, guided by ethics, sustainability, and collaboration. The Society for Ethnopharmacology, India (SFE-India) stands at this intersection, advancing rigorous research, responsible innovation, and global engagement to ensure that traditional medicine evolves as a credible, evidence-based contributor to global health.

As challenges in healthcare, biodiversity loss, and climate resilience grow more complex, the need for systems thinking and collective action becomes urgent. SFE-India invites researchers, practitioners, innovators, and policymakers to shape a future where science, tradition, and sustainability move forward together.

SFE-India is built on a shared commitment to scientific integrity, ethical responsibility, and societal impact. Through interdisciplinary and cross-border collaboration, the Society works to transform knowledge into action and wisdom into solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

This is not just a society or a conference it is a movement. A movement to globalize local knowledge, localize global technologies, and ensure that traditional medicine earns its place through evidence, ethics, and excellence.

Join the Journey
Be part of a community committed to responsible science, meaningful collaboration, and long-term impact. Together, through SFE-India, we can shape the next chapter of ethnopharmacology and sustainable healthcare.