Recognising expertise, advancing research, and shaping the future of the people profession. When you’re an Academic Member you can use the relevant designation Academic Assoc CIPD, Academic MCIPD or Academic FCIPD after your name.
Academic Membership provides recognition for contributions to HR and L&D through higher education and research. Membership illustrates academic expertise through teaching, lecturing and research within the profession and highlight the impact it has in the world of work.
There are three levels of Academic membership:
BENEFITS
Each level carries a professional designation to recognise their significance and experience.
Demonstrates your impact in the industry and impact in the world of work.
Get a sense of belonging in a global community of peers and experts.
When you’re an Academic member you can use the relevant designation Academic Assoc CIPD, Academic MCIPD or Academic FCIPD after your name.
You can apply for Academic Membership if you are an individual working in the field of teaching or research in Human Resources Management or an HRM related area in the last five years. To be awarded an Academic Member level, you will be formally assessed via an online Microsoft Teams peer review discussion with one of our academic assessors who are experienced academics. In addition, we’ll also gain workplace feedback from people you work with, including your line manager, about your work and the impact this has had in your Institution and the HR profession.
Once you have chosen the right Academic Membership level for you, check to see if you are eligible using our assessment tool.
For information about the requirements for each Academic Membership level. Please download the requirement guidance below:
Note: All membership levels require payment of a one-off joining fee of £40 or €46
which is paid when you first become a member or when you rejoin membership after letting it lapse.
For more information, please visit membership fees.