Become an IEEE Senior Member

Senior member is the highest grade for which IEEE members can apply. IEEE members can self-nominate, or be nominated, for Senior Member grade.

To be eligible for application or nomination, candidates must:

• Be engineers, scientists, educators, technical executives, or originators in IEEE-designated fields
• Have experience reflecting professional maturity
• Have been in professional practice for at least ten years (with some credit for certain degrees)
• Show significant performance over a period of at least five of their years in professional practice

Review complete Senior member requirements

Prospective members who would like to apply directly for Senior Member grade must first join IEEE and then submit the Senior Member application form. An IEEE Member Number is required on the Senior Member application. The Senior Member portal may not be accessible for 24 hours if you have joined or renewed your IEEE membership. There is no additional fee to apply for Senior Member grade. For applications or nominations to be considered, they must be received completed, with all required references and resume, at least seven days prior to the meeting date.

Begin Senior member application process

Please note, for the best experience, please use the latest version of Chrome or Firefox to complete your application. The platform does not support Internet Explorer.

Also note: Applications and attachments, such as resumes and CVs, must be written/submitted in English.