• An international community of scientists and educators, promoting scholarly discussion and continual learning among peers and experts.
• Most current research on the health benefits in animals and humans.
• Implications for future studies and new areas of probiotic research.
• Continued Education Opportunities.
• Networking opportunities to find other IPA members sharing a similar field of research.
• Quarterly newsletters that discusses the latest issues on probiotics.

In addition to above benefits, students have access to IPA’s Internship program. Student members have the opportunity to participate in company-sponsored internships. The internship application process involves requesting and completing a written application, providing IPA with school affiliation, year in school and degree pursued, as well as your area of study. After all information is verified, students are connected with other IPA members for an internship opportunity appropriate to their subject interests. Students have access website content to enhance knowledge in probiotics and other probiotic science-related topics. Networking opportunities are awarded through accessibility of experts in the fields of microbiology, biochemistry, toxicology, pediatrics, geriatrics, women’s health, food science, nutrition and related fields. Students may attend probiotic conferences for free by participating as a volunteer. The IPA serves as an additional resource to graduate students desiring to conduct research in fields of study surrounding probiotics.