Please select a question …

What’s in it for me?
What’s in it for my employer?
Can I qualify by writing a dissertation?
How do I become a Fellow?
Can I claim for writing more then one article?
What about other qualifications?
Is the election application fee refundable?
What does the Fellowship Assessment Board actually do with my application?

Q: What’s in it for me?

A: Fellowship shows a firm commitment to the highest standards of personal development. Fellowship is the Institute’s premier grade of membership and demonstrates real professional status in the Industry. Fellowship also confers full voting rights on the individual as well as entitlement to stand for election to the Institute’s Board of Directors.

Q: What’s in it for my employer?

A: Employment of people holding the highest professional designation from the IRM demonstrates that the organisation is committed to maintaining competence levels. The experience gained through undertaking the various activities requires to achieve 200 points can also have a direct value and relevance to the business.

Q: Can I qualify by writing a dissertation?

A: Completing a dissertation is a key route to Fellowship and is particularly suited to members outside of the U.K. Members who have the IRM Diploma may use the dissertation to gain points towards the MSc in Risk Management at Glasgow Caledonian University.

For guidelines on completing the dissertation, please see Dissertation Guidelines

Q: How do I become a Fellow?

A: Please note you must be a Member (MIRM) of the IRM to apply for Fellowship. To apply, complete the application form and forward it, together with evidence of activities undertaken and the election fee of £70. Your application will be reviewed by the Institute’s Fellowship Assessment Board. This comprises three qualified Fellows. Their job is to fairly asses each application and notify the applicant of the result of their application. Sucessful applicants must also pay the difference between Member and Fellow subscription rates.

There are two routes to Fellowship:

Option 1

Download the application form (pdf - 117kb). Then assemble evidence of your completion of each item you are claiming for, for instance:
- Copies of articles published or papers presented
- Confirmation of attendance at a conference
- Authenticated statement of work experience from your employer.
Option 2
Submit a dissertation, according to the dissertation guidelines.

Q: Can I claim for writing more than one article?

A: If you are claiming points for articles under the 'Routes to Fellowship Scheme', more than one article can be submitted with the condition that any one article can only be claimed once, irrespective of whether it was published with variations in more than one publication.

Q: What about other qualifications?

A: You can claim for additional relevant qualifications taken since you were awarded MIRM. The Fellowship Assessment Board will assess relevance and notify you accordingly.

Q: Is the election application fee refundable?

A: If following review by the Institute’s Assessment Board, your application is not passed for election to Fellowship, you have a further year to gain the necessary points needed to achieve Fellowship without payment of any further fee. Thereafter a surcharge is payable to cover costs.

Fellowship election fees are not refundable if you decide not to proceed to election after submission of your details.

Q: What does the Fellowship Assessment Board actually do with my application?

A: The Board will review your application to ensure a balance between the activities you have undertaken. Remember that Fellowship reflects practical experience acquired and support given to your Institute after election as a Member. The points table provides a guide to qualification, but if you have undertaken other activities you consider relevant, do list details of these as well in your application.

Fellowship application form (pdf – 117Kb)