Academic Member Grades

Recognising your contribution to HR and L&D through higher education and research

Academic membership grades are for individuals engaged in teaching, lecturing and research in the field of HR or L&D. It illustrates expertise in the development and progression of ‘thinking and knowledge’ of the HR and L&D profession and your ability to make an impact in the world of work.

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Academic membership grades

There are three grades of Academic membership. Each carries a professional designation to recognise their significance.

Academic Associate (Academic Assoc CIPD)

Academic Member (Academic MCIPD)

Academic Fellow (Academic FCIPD)

Costs and fees


Academic membership grades	Fee
Academic Associate	£450
Academic Member	£550
Academic Fellow	£650

How to apply for Academic membership

To be eligible for Academic Membership of the CIPD you need to be an individual working in the field of teaching or research in HRM or an HRM related area. To be awarded an Academic member grade, 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.

Decide which Academic membership grade is right for you

To be eligible for any of our Academic Membership grades of the CIPD you must be an individual working in the field of teaching or research in HRM or an HRM related area. Apply for the Academic Membership grade that best fits your current experience, that is the one for which you can demonstrate meeting the criteria through evidence from at least the last five years.

To find out about the cost of Academic Membership visit our fees page.

Read our guidance notes below for 'How to apply for CIPD Academic membership'

Return all the below documents to academicassessment@cipd.co.uk

Your up to date CV (review the How to apply for Academic Membership guidance notes below for information on what you should include in your CV).
Your completed academic assessment application form (see below) and we will then contact you for payment. The assessment fee is a non-refundable.
A copy of your current job description or role profile.
A copy of your highest-level qualification certificate.
The email confirmation of your Pre-Assessment outcome.

What happens next?

CIPD will acknowledge receipt of your supporting documents and will contact you within ten working days to take payment. We’ll ask you for the contact details of two people for your workplace feedback and we’ll send them a workplace feedback form to complete and return to us.

When we receive the completed workplace feedback forms, we’ll contact you to book your Peer Review discussion at a convenient date/time. You'll learn the outcome of your assessment within six weeks of your peer review discussion and will receive a tailored report to support your continuing professional development.

Download the How to apply for CIPD Academic Membership guidelines and academic assessment application form here

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