Affiliate Member

Our Affiliate Members make hugely important contributions throughout their careers and are often:

• graduates with a non-accredited undergraduate degree in chemical engineering
• graduates (or postgraduate students) with a undergraduate degree in a subject other than chemical engineering
• working in, or with an interest in, the field of chemical and process engineering and related sectors
• university staff teaching or supporting elements of a chemical engineering curriculum, who are not chemical engineers themselves.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact applications@icheme.org.

Affiliate Membership gives you access to our member resources:

• Professional learning and training courses: discount on a range of courses, conferences, online and in-person training, ad-hoc events and books
• Careers advice: find careers related advice in our careers section
• Member Groups: operating around the world, and led by local volunteers, member groups provide opportunities to network and connect with other chemical engineers local to you
• Special Interest Groups: our special interest groups cater to a wide range of industry sectors and professional interests
• Mentor Match: launched in October 2024, our Mentor Match programme helps connect you with potential mentors or mentees
• Knowledge Hub, AccessEngineering, Journals and Knovel: access to technical content, articles, reference works and interactive datasets
• Professional registration: Progress to EngTech or Chartered status with the IChemE through your work-based learning, with tailored support and guidance
• The Chemical Engineer: access to our monthly magazine in digital and/or printed form, alongside the latest news, job vacancies, and other useful resources
• IChemE Connect: engage, collaborate and network with other engineers across the globe via our member-only online community
• Loss Prevention Bulletin (LPB): access to our main safety publication, with six new issues each year, plus 50 years of archives
• Sustainability Hub: access to peer-reviewed knowledge and free, on-demand sustainability training

Learn more about the benefits of IChemE Membership.

Before starting your application, please check you are eligible in the 'Who can apply for Affiliate Membership' section.

To apply for Affiliate Membership you must first register on our online application portal.

Once you have an application system account you will be able to apply for the Affiliate Member grade. When applying you will need to provide:

1. your personal information and contact details
2. employment details (if applicable)
3. payment details (credit/debit card and PayPal*).

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Our annual membership fees for new members are prorated each quarter. If you start your membership mid-year, your first payment will be adjusted based on the remaining months. For example, if you sign up in June, you’ll only pay for the remaining six months of the year.

The membership fees below are for July to September 2026, which covers your membership up to December 2026.

• Country Group 1: GBP 76.50
• Country Group 2: GBP 63.50
• Australia: GBP 76.50 +10% GST
• New Zealand: GBP 76.50 +15% GST

Upgrade from Student Membership:

• Country Group 1: GBP 64.50
• Country Group 2: GBP 51.50
• Australia: GBP 64.50 +10% GST
• New Zealand: GBP 64.50 +15% GST

Our membership bands align with the World Bank's 'country classifications by income level'. Those in Country Group 1 pay the standard rate for the relevant membership grade, members in Country Group 2 pay approximately 80% of the standard rate. 

If you are studying for a postgraduate degree, such as a PhD, EngD, MPhil, or a taught Master's, in a subject related to chemical engineering, you can get free IChemE membership.

You can apply for a reduced rate by submitting the reduced rate request form. Once we have received and processed your request, we will email you regarding your subscription. Please note that we may ask for evidence relating to your claim.

Should you require any assistance, please contact membersupport@icheme.org.

IChemE's subscription year runs from January to December with payment due on 1 January each year. View the current rates for existing members.

If you are thinking of becoming a Chartered Member of IChemE, please take a look at our preparation hints and tips. Alternatively, contact applications@icheme.org to discuss this with one of our membership advisors.