Subject: Apply for IEEE Senior Member Elevation

Dear IEEE Richmond Section Members,

We invite you to apply for IEEE Senior Member Elevation ahead of our Section Review Panel scheduled for mid-November. Senior Member is the highest grade for which eligible IEEE members can self-nominate or apply.  Requesting Interested members to submit before Oct 15th 2026. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Field: Active in an IEEE-designated technical, scientific, or professional field.

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional practice (degree years count toward this).

• Performance: Minimum 5 years of significant professional performance or achievement.

• References: Support from 3 current IEEE Senior Members, Fellows, or Honorary Members.

How to Apply

1. Review full criteria & application guidelines: IEEE Senior Member Information

2. Submit your application online by October 15: IEEE Senior Member Application Portal

(There is no application fee. If you need help finding references, please contact Section leadership.)

Best regards,

IEEE Richmond Section Executive Committee