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

CPD opportunities

Access multiple opportunities to support your professional development, ranging from events to networking to working groups.

Network

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




Membership Categories

From January 2025 IAQM will be assessing membership applications based on Competency. Details of the new application process and associated Competency Framework are provided in the IAQM Competency-based Membership Guide.



Affiliate
£10/ annually
Students, those just starting their air quality career, or anyone who wants to learn more from the air quality profession.

.Affiliates are not required to submit CPD, but must abide by the rules of the Institute.

Associate
£10/ annually
Candidates with a relevant degree and who have been working in the field of air quality for at least a year full-time (or equivalent academic experience)


CPD and Institute rules apply.
Member
£25/ annually
Experienced professionals with at least five years of work experience or equivalent who wish to demonstrate their competency in the field.

CPD and Institute rules apply.


Fellow
£40/ annually
Existing Full Members of IAQM with at least 15 years of experience in air quality, who have a distinguished career in the field.

CPD and Institute rules apply.



Download an Application form


Affiliate Application (PDF)
Associate Membership Application Form (docx)
Member Application Form (docx)
Fellowship Membership Application Form (docx)
CPD Form (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)