Student Member

To apply for Student Membership you should:

1. Be studying a degree in chemical engineering or a closely-related subject (or have a firm acceptance to begin shortly), and
2. Not have been an IChemE member previously.

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

Student Membership gives you access to our member resources:

• digital subscription to The Chemical Engineer magazine and www.thechemicalengineer.com
• networking, events and webinars via regional member groups and technical special interest groups
• online access to the Knovel e-library, IChemE journals and the Loss Prevention Bulletin (LPB)
• helpful resources, including our Student Pocketbook
• career support and information, including practical advice on searching and applying for jobs in our early career section
• dedicated student focussed discussions on IChemE Connect
• become a Student Ambassador and connect with fellow students
• enter the Young Engineers Awards for Innovation and Sustainability (YEAIS) to be recognised by employers as an innovator
• get the most out of student membership with access to the Student Hub

Learn more about the benefits of IChemE Membership.

Student Membership is free for undergraduates, and there is no annual subscription fee. Postgraduate students are eligible for free Affiliate or Associate membership for the length of their studies, and can apply for fees to be waived via the reduced rates section of the website.

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

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

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

1. Your personal information and contact details
2. Degree course information including start and end dates.

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.

Choose the right membership type:

• Associate Member (AMIChemE)
  If you already have a chemical engineering degree accredited by IChemE, or recognised by Engineers Europe, the Washington Accord or the Sydney Accord, you can apply to be an Associate Member.
  
  
• Affiliate Member
  If your undergraduate degree is in a different subject or not accredited, apply to be an Affiliate Member.

Postgraduate students do not pay a membership fee, but you must apply through the Reduced Rate form to activate the free rate. Once you have applied via the reduced rate, our team will contact you about applying the free rate to your membership. 

If you need help, please contact membersupport@icheme.org.

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