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Q) Does the nomination, reference or endorsement form need to be signed? A) No, signatures are no longer required.
A) The 01 March deadline is not flexible.
Q) Can an old nomination, reference, or endorsement form be submitted? A) No, only current forms can be used. Old forms will not be accepted. Nomination Requirements Q) What are the qualifications for being nominated an IEEE Fellow? A)The nominee must meet the following three basic qualifications: have accomplishments that have contributed importantly to the advancement or application of engineering, science and technology, bringing the realization of significant value to society; hold IEEE Senior Member or IEEE Life Senior Member grade at the time the nomination is submitted and have been a member in good standing in any grade for a period of five years or more preceding 1 January of the year of elevation. Note: IEEE affiliate membership does not apply.
Q) Can I nominate myself for IEEE Fellow grade? A) No, a self-nomination is NOT permitted. References and Endorsement Forms Q) What is the difference between a reference and an endorsement form? A) A reference form is a required part of the nomination process as it cites specific evidence of the nominee's special qualities and impact of the nominee's contributions. An endorsement form strengthens a nomination, but is not required.
Insufficient References
A) No, the nominator may not serve as a reference.
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A) No, faxes are not accepted.
Q) Can the nomination form, reference forms and endorsement forms be sent by e-mail? A) No, attachments in e-mails of nominations, references, or endorsements are not acceptable.
A) Newly elevated IEEE Fellows are announced shortly after the fourth quarter IEEE Board of Directors meeting, normally scheduled in late-November/mid-December.
A) The IEEE Fellows Staff notifies successful nominees and their nominators via e-mail, fax, or first class mail. Nominators of unsuccessful nominees will be notified via e-mail, fax or first class mail. Please note the importance of having the correct current street address and current e-mail address on file with the IEEE Fellow Staff.
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A) According to IEEE Bylaw I-305.7, "The total number of Fellow recommendations in any one year must not exceed one-tenth of one percent of the IEEE voting membership on record as of 31 December of the year preceding."
Q) Can the nomination form, reference forms and endorsement forms be sent by e-mail? A) No, attachments in e-mails of nominations, references, or endorsements are not acceptable.
Q) If I am a IEEE Fellow or IEEE Life Fellow, why doesn't my name appear in the IEEE Fellow Directory? A) Only active IEEE Fellows and IEEE Life Fellows are listed in the IEEE Fellow Directory. To change your status, please contact Member Services If you have a question that is not covered above, e-mail us at fellows@ieee.org top of page |
