Senior Member is the highest grade for which IEEE/GRSS members can apply. IEEE/GRSS members can self-nominate, or be nominated, for Senior Member grade. Prospective members who generally apply directly for Senior Member grade must first join IEEE and then submit a Senior Member application. An IEEE member number is required on the Senior Member application. There is no additional fee to apply for Senior Member grade. For applications or nominations to be considered, they must be completed, with three required references and your resume. You can submit your Senior Membership application here.
The criteria for elevation to Senior Member grade are:
- A candidate shall be an engineer, scientist, educator, technical executive or originator in IEEE-designated fields
- Candidates shall have been in professional practice for at least 10 years
- Candidates shall have shown significant performance over a period of at least 5 of those years
In addition, candidates for Senior Member grade must supply three references from current IEEE members holding the grade of Fellow, Senior Member, or Honorary Member. Your professional colleagues are your best source of these references. If you need help in finding references, contact us at info@grss-ieee.org.
Benefits of Senior Membership
- Recognition: The professional recognition of your peers for technical and professional excellence.
- Leadership eligibility: Senior members are eligible to hold executive IEEE volunteer positions.
- Ability to refer other candidates: Senior members can serve as a reference for other applicants for Senior membership.
- Review panel: Senior members are invited to be on the panel to review Senior member applications.
- Letter of commendation: A letter of commendation on the achievement of Senior member grade will be sent to your employer (upon request). Request a letter of commendation.
- Announcements: Announcement of your elevation can be made in Section/Society and/or local newsletters, newspapers, and notices. Please contact your Section Chair or your Society at info@grss-ieee.org for more information.
In addition to your new benefits, the following rewards are sent to you via postal mail:
- Complimentary Society Membership: You may join one new IEEE Society for one year.
- Senior Member plaque: An engraved plaque you can proudly display to colleagues, clients, and employers. The plaque, an attractive fine wood with bronze engraving, is mailed approximately twelve weeks after elevation.
