Supporting your application
We strongly encourage you to make use of the additional resources we have created to support you in the application process. If you are still a little unsure about what grade to apply for, then visit the ‘Which Membership grade is best for me?’ page or contact us to discuss your situation. If you are an existing member please log into the website where you will find additional information about upgrading your membership.
CIEEM is an actively anti-discriminatory organisation that works to remove barriers and create an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. In support of this, CIEEM aims to make all of our processes as accessible as we can and is committed to providing appropriate reasonable adjustments. Please contact membership@cieem.net to find out more about how CIEEM can support you in your membership journey.
Whatever membership grade you choose, all successful applicants are required to abide by our Member Regulations and Code of Professional Conduct, so it is a good idea to download and read these before submitting your application:
If you are applying for Qualifying, Associate, Full or Chartered Ecologist status membership you are required to assess your current level of competence. Do this by:
- familiarising yourself with the CIEEM Competency Framework.
- using our Competency Framework online self-assessment tool.
- reading our Supplementary Guidance.
In addition, applicants applying for Associate or Full membership should supply this guidance document to their chosen sponsors.
Downloading an application form
Once you have decided which grade of membership to apply for you will need to complete and return the appropriate form.
- To apply for Student membership please visit the Student membership webpage
- To apply for Qualifying membership please visit the Qualifying membership webpage
- To apply for Associate or Full membership for the first time you will need to download, complete and submit both:
- To apply for Chartership please visit the Chartership webpage
- To apply for Fellowship please visit the Fellowship webpage
nb: if you are currently a CIEEM member and wish to upgrade your membership, please login to the MyCIEEM portal and follow the appropriate link.