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Membership of LIPS Research

Keep in touch with the latest developments in your field, network with fellow scientists and engineers, and find opportunities to advance your career.

Apply for membershipCLRe (Corporate LIPS Membership)

Member benefits

Why join

As a member of LIPS Research you stay connected with others in your field and are among the first to hear of new discoveries. The resources and network it offers open up opportunities to advance your career.

  • News of the latest developments and technical advances in your field
  • Networking with fellow scientists and engineers
  • Member-only services and, for companies, collaborative advantages
  • A membership ID and a digital membership card (individuals) or certificate (companies)
  • Membership is listed as a requirement for LIPS research internships

Please contact us for details of the member services in each tier.

Membership tiers and fees

Choose the tier that matches your studies, position or organisation.

Fees as published in 2021The fees below were published in 2021. The fee due is confirmed in your provisional acceptance e-mail.

  • SMLRe

    Student Member, LIPS Research

    Open to all undergraduate students.

    Indian nationals
    ₹1,000
    Foreign nationals
    USD 15

    Fee as published in 2021

    Apply for SMLRe

  • GMLReLife member

    Graduate Member, LIPS Research

    Applicants should have completed three to five years of university education (an undergraduate, postgraduate or higher degree).

    Indian nationals
    ₹1,500
    Foreign nationals
    USD 20

    Fee as published in 2021

    Apply for GMLRe

  • MLReLife member

    Member, LIPS Research

    Applicants should hold the title of Assistant Professor or above, or a doctoral degree, or have at least two years of significant research or teaching under LIPS Research Foundation affiliation.

    Indian nationals
    ₹2,000
    Foreign nationals
    USD 25

    Fee as published in 2021

    Apply for MLRe

  • CLRe

    Corporate LIPS Membership

    Corporates, industries, service industries, organisations and manufacturing companies can apply for exclusive benefits and collaborative advantages.

    Indian organisations
    ₹10,000
    Organisations outside India
    USD 140

    Fee as published in 2021

    Apply for CLRe

  • FLReLife member

    Fellow, LIPS Research Foundation

    Fellowship is decided by the LIPS Research Board. There is no direct application.

    Fee not applicable

    Decided by the LIPS Research Board

How to apply

Membership applications follow five steps.

  1. Step 1

    Apply

    Choose your tier, fill in the application form with accurate information and submit it.
  2. Step 2

    Provisional acceptance

    If your details are correct and you are eligible for the tier, you receive a provisional acceptance by e-mail with the details for paying the membership fee.
  3. Step 3

    Confirmation

    Once the payment is complete, a second e-mail confirms your membership, with your membership ID and a link to download your membership card.
  4. Step 4

    If details are wrong

    If information in the application is found to be wrong, the application is rejected and you receive an e-mail saying so.
  5. Step 5

    Reapply

    You may reapply by submitting a new form with correct information.

Fees and payment details

Institutional bulk membership

Membership for your students and faculty

Institutes and organisations can obtain membership for their students and faculty together. At least 150 students and 30 faculty members must enrol to use the bulk membership facility.

How to enrol your institution

  1. Write to [email protected] for the details and procedure.
  2. Prepare your members' data in the Excel template: one row per member, with the membership type of each.

Questions about membership?

Write to us for help choosing the right tier or with an application.

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