Membership


Why join?


The IAQM is the membership organisation for ambient and indoor air quality professionals. By joining the organisation you are signalling your expertise in the field and gaining access to our extensive resources and events calendar.

Guidance

Our extensive guidance determines how the sector acts. Members can shape this guidance through working groups or consultations

Events

Attend our packed calendar of conferences, discussion groups & workshops, provided free or at a reduced rate to members

Professional standards

Our membership grades provide milestones for the development of your career in air quality, backed by the Code of Conduct (pdf)

Position Statements

These position statements help Members carry out their professional tasks and offer IAQM's unique perspective on professional interests

Endorsed CPD

Gain assurances that the training you undertake has been endorsed as being suitable and useful for your career

Network

Join the professional body for air quality scientists and managers and network with hundreds of professionals in the sector

Membership Categories

Affiliate
£10/ annually
For individuals interested in air quality, but who do not work in the field.

Students and interested members of the public typically join at this grade.

Affiliates are not required to submit CPD, but must abide by the rules of the Institute.
Associate
£10/ annually
For professionals working in the air quality field with less than 4-years’ experience.

Graduates and technicians typically join at this grade.


Associates are required to abide by the rules of the Institute and submit CPD.
Member
£25/ annually
For professionals with a relevant degree (or equivalent educational level) and at least 4-years' full-time equivalent experience in air quality management, policy, research, monitoring, modelling, emission inventories and other relevant areas. CPD and Institute rules apply.
Fellow
£40/ annually
For professionals who have had a distinguished career to date in the field of air quality, having made a sustained and significant contribution for a minimum of 10 years.

CPD and Institute rules apply.



Download an Application form


Affiliate Application (PDF)
Professional Membership Application (docx)

Find out more about applying to become an IAQM member.

Before applying for any grade we recommend you read our FAQs. If you need any more advice please get in touch. 

IES Membership

IAQM membership is managed by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). If you are not already a member of IES, you will need to apply for IES membership at the same time as you apply for IAQM membership. This membership will connect you to a wider community of environmental professionals and help you work towards Chartership.

Code of Conduct

Members of the IAQM are expected to…

– Maintain professional integrity at all times
– Develop their knowledge and understanding of air quality
– Encourage and foster the professional development of colleagues
– Wherever possible, contribute to the functioning and the activities of the IAQM

Find out more about members’ obligations, by downloading the Code of Conduct

Download Code (PDF)