To determine the membership class to apply for it is easiest to fill out the three questions on this page. Or if that does not work:
1. Are you member or fellow of the parent (US) organisation?
- Yes I’m a member/fellow–> Apply for Full membership (Class 1 below)
- Yes I’m a student member –> Apply for Student membership (Class 4 below)
2. Do you have a college or university degree?
- No –> Apply for Student membership (Class 4 below)
- Yes, I have < 5 years full time years of applicable experience in Human Factors work –> Apply for Associate Membership (Class 3 below)
- Yes, I have > 5 years full time years of applicable experience in Human Factors work –> Apply for Colleague Membership (Class 2 below)
Class 1. -Full Member
If you are member or fellow of the parent (US) organisation you can become become Member or Fellow of the Europe Chapter.
To become Member of the Europe Chapter, one should:
– meet above described criteria (i.e. already be an HFES member if not, choose one of the types below and proceed). To directly apply for this membership, please fill out this application form
Membership dues are: € 20.00.
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Class 2 – Colleague
If you satisfy the qualification to become member of the parent HFES organisation without being an HFES member, you can apply for Colleague membership. In general this means the applicant must have
– a college or university degree
– five full time years of applicable experience in Human Factors work
To become Colleague of the Europe Chapter, one should:
– meet above described criteria
– fill out this application form
Membership dues are: € 20.00.
Class 3 – Associate
Any person who is interested or active in the human factors field, but who does not qualify for Member or Colleague status, can apply for Associate membership.
To become Associate of the Europe Chapter, one should:
– fill out this application form
Membership dues are: € 20.00.
Class 4 -Student
An application for Student membership, is possible for:
– any person who is enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university.
To become Student member of the Europe Chapter, one should:
– fill out this application form
Membership dues are: € 10.00.
The official membership text is here.