IST MEMBERSHIP GENERAL INFORMATION

Membership of the Institute is open to specialist, technical, and managerial staff in a broad range of environments such as science, engineering, industry, local authorities, schools, FE, HE, research/analytical/health facilities, government departments, and many more in the UK and overseas. There are five grades of membership in the Institute. An applicant does not initially apply for a specific grade of membership, the grade offered by the Institute being dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Why Join?

To help us maintain, build and expand the (IST) community.

IST can help by supporting and developing your:

• career and interests
• professional standing
• knowledge and skills
• network of contacts

Together we can be a voice to be heard and listened to.

Download our introductory leaflet

Application for membership at Junior, Affiliate, Associate and Member grades can be made online or by post to the IST office using the standard application form which is available for download (app_form.doc, or app_form.pdf). The form must be accompanied by a copy of each relevant certificate, diploma etc.

When an application has been accepted, the applicant will be notified of the grade offered, at which time a full subscription payment will be required (within one month of notification). After the subscription has been received the new member's name will be added to the Register of Members and a Certificate and members card will be sent. Following entry on the Register members are entitled to the the designated post-nominal letters relevant to their grade.

Membership fees are:

Junior: £5
Affiliate: £15
Associate: £29
Member: £39
Fellow: £50
*Retired or unemployed members can claim a reduction of 50% off the normal rate

Payment of subscriptions can now be made online

Guidance notes for those applying for membership are available (app_notes.doc, or app_notes.pdf).

You will need Acrobat Reader installed on your PC to view the .pdf files.