This section refers to your senior roles in strategic boards or committees, such as IChemE or other relevant organisations, where you have made a demonstrable contribution to advancing the art, science, and application of chemical and process engineering. This may include non-governmental bodies, government committees, and not-for-profit organisations. Long-standing service at local levels (eg IChemE networks) may also be considered. Please provide detailed examples of your achievements in these roles.

You may select from the following categories:

• Technological innovation and achievement
• Strategic leadership
• Contributions to original research
• Reputation
• Entrepreneurship
• Responsibility
• Enterprise

Please consult the application form for detailed examples of each category.

We recommend a maximum of 500 words per question.

Ensure your CV is up-to-date and relevant, and exclude any personal information you do not wish for the Professional Reviewers to see.

Applications can be submitted at any time, though they may be held until the next assessment cycle. For details on assessment cycles, please email applications@icheme.org. 

Yes, there is an annual membership fee and an application fee. For 2025, the Fellow application fee is:

• Country Group 1: GBP 120.00
• Country Group 2 and 3: GBP 120.00
• Australia: GBP 132.00 (Country Group 1 + 10% GST*)
• New Zealand: GBP 138.00 (Country Group 1 + 15% GST*)

New members will need to pay the application fee plus the membership fee. If you are unsuccessful at achieving Fellow, you will be refunded for the membership fee. The application fee is non-refundable. For more information, please visit our annual subscription page.

Your application will be reviewed by two Professional Reviewers, who are Fellows of IChemE. They may request clarification or arrange an interview with you. Once reviewed, a panel from the Registration Subcommittee shall decide whether to confirm the recommendation. IChemE staff will inform you of the outcome, and you'll receive written confirmation.

Both referees should be current IChemE Fellows. If that's not possible, one referee can be a Fellow with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status from another Professional Engineering Institution. Referees should be prepared to support your application, and they may not be family members. IChemE will contact your referees to verify the information provided. Download the referee form.

The Fellow route does not grant you Chartered Chemical Engineer, Professional Process Safety Engineer or the CEng registration. However, if you already hold these, they will not be affected. Please contact us if you’re unsure which route is best for you.

There are no specific academic qualifications required to become a Fellow.

Yes, all Fellows are expected to engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with IChemE’s policy.

Yes, IChemE has an appeals process. Details can be provided upon request via applications@icheme.org.