1. Member (MAIP) 

This is the normal professional grade for practicing physicists.

Candidates for admission to the grade of Member (MAIP) shall have obtained either:

(i) a bachelor degree (or higher degree) with physics as a major subject or equivalent; or

(ii) a bachelor degree or diploma with a major in a cognate discipline (including astronomy and astrophysics, physical sciences, chemistry, geophysics, materials science, engineering, mathematics) and have at least three years professional experience in a role requiring a knowledge of physics (including teaching).

Process:

Applications for membership should ordinarily be accompanied by a diploma or academic transcript that documents the physics qualification. Alternatively, if you hold your current position by virtue of qualifications that clearly meet these requirements, e.g. a physics postdoctoral position or higher, then a link to your online profile at your university will be sufficient. 

If your degree is in a cognate discipline, please also upload information about the nature and duration of your professional experience in a role requiring a knowledge of physics (including teaching).

Copies of documents are kept temporarily until membership is confirmed.

Students who have obtained an undergraduate degree with a Physics major and are now continuing to postgraduate studies (e.g. PhD, MPhil or MSc) are eligible to join as members (MAIP) with a greatly reduced fee, by choosing the "Member full-time student" category. 

2. Student Associate 

Student Associate is a free online-only membership, without voting rights, for full-time Australian students, including undergraduate, Honours, Masters and PhD students, studying physics.

If you are studying a PhD, MPhil and Masters degree it may be worth upgrading to the paid membership level Member full-time student or Associate full-time student, at a greatly reduced student fee ($60). You would receive physical copies of the Australian Physics magazine, voting rights, discounted rate for the AIP Congress and Summer Meetings, and the ability to apply for AIP awards, prizes and travel grants.

3. Associate Member

Associate Membership is available to (i) recent graduates in cognate disciplines (including astronomy and astrophysics, physical sciences, chemistry, geophysics, materials science, engineering, mathematics); and (ii) those who have a strong interest in physics.

4. Fellow (FAIP)

Fellowship of the AIP (FAIP) is an honour that recognises significant acknowledged impact over a sustained period.

Impact may be demonstrated through:

As a guide, AIP Fellowship normally requires:

Others who can make a strong case are encouraged to apply.

Evidence of recognised impact may include:

Invited presentations at international conferences and workshops; competitive research grants; publication and citation track record; supervision of research students; significant contributions to curriculum development; patents related to physics-based industry work; physics-based leadership and strategic oversight roles; physics-based outreach. A strong application would include several of the above.

Process:

Nominations for AIP Fellowship require letters from a Proposer and a Seconder (or Supporter) outlining the applicant’s significant contributions to physics. The Proposer and Seconder must both be current AIP Fellows and know the applicant personally. Applications should also include a short CV or equivalent, e.g. a link to an organization profile page.  

To apply for Fellowship of the AIP, please complete the Online Application Form.

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5. Retired/Overseas 

Associates, Member and Fellows are encouraged to advise the AIP that they are retired or moving overseas to receive a discount on their membership fee. To do so please email the AIP: aip@aip.org.au.

Refunds:  AIP membership fees are non-refundable except in special circumstances such as hardship or death. This will normally be on a pro-rata basis and an administration fee may be applicable.

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