Minimum Requirements for Professional Membership
- Institute for public diplomacy
- Jul 21, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 21, 2025
At least 75 percent of its members should be from academic fields other than public diplomacy.
At a minimum, candidates for professional membership must meet the following requirements:
Minimum requirements
A university degree
Professional experience
Continuing Professional Development Requirements
Adhere to a code of conduct
Annual Fees- 0
Eligible countries: as described in the Reg.
Members will not be remunerated for their services
English proficiency is not required for admission to membership
The eligibility criteria include:
expert knowledge and competency in areas related to sustainable development, IR, PR
demonstration over time of their competence and commitment to work in collaboration with the Institute
understanding of intergovernmental decision-making processes, and in particular of intergovernmental sustainable development processes
time to perform the required tasks unpaid, including participation in events.
All institute’s members should:
adhere to the Terms of Reference of the Institute,
respect the intergovernmental nature of International Organisations and the decision-making authority of Member States as set out in their Constitutions.
All members are strictly prohibited from engaging in lobbying and political influencing activity on behalf of the Institute unless specific and prior authorization has been granted by the Director.We are monitoring activity to ensure that it is conducted in a transparent and accountable manner and that it does not undermine the democratic process or violate human rights.
Removal or Suspension
A member may be suspended or removed due to any of the following reasons:
Disciplinary actions
Membership may be suspended or canceled by order of the Disciplinary Committee as a result of a disciplinary finding under the IPD Complaint and Disciplinary Process.
Non-compliance with the IPD requirements.
We encourage our members to contribute regularly to maintain their membership status.
A notable lack of engagement may result in membership being terminated.
Members who had not responded to the Institute despite repeated communications will be considered as “non-compliant” with the IPD requirements.
Non-renewal of membership in accordance with Article 20 of the Institute’s Constitution.
Resignation
Under the Institute Rules, a member who does not wish to continue his membership may apply in writing to the Chief Executive Officer to resign from the membership. Such applications are subject to the Council’s approval. Upon approval by the Council, the member will receive confirmation and his name will be removed from the IPD Register of Members.
Maintain your membership.
Annual CPD declaration
To maintain your membership you’ll need to submit an annual IPD declaration, showing what IPD activities you've undertaken during the year. You can find this form in your My Account. Find out how to submit your annual CPD declaration.
Browse our catalogue of events and online learning with the CPD resource finder.
Self-Assessment Online Examinations
Inactive Members
Before you apply please carefully read the tasks involved and ensure you meet the requirements. Individual exceptions to the above qualifications shall be made at the discretion of the Committee.
About the Membership Process
As part of this application, you will be asked to upload electronic documents in support of your application relevant to the level of membership applied for.
There are four possible outcomes to your application:
Your membership and level are approved
Your membership is approved but at a different level than you applied for
You are asked to supply more information in support of your application
Your membership application is declined.
Applicants will be reviewed by the Membership Committee and recommended candidates will be presented for approval by the Director.
By becoming a Member, you agree to be bound by the Articles and By-Laws of The Institute.
If your Pre-Registration Online Form is pre-approved by Membership Committee, an email will be sent asking you to submit your CV and photo.
If your application is accepted, before joining the Institute as a member, you will be asked to sign the Application form stating that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by the Articles and By-Laws of the Institute.
Successful applicants will receive a membership package by e-mail with an invoice and forms to be returned.
If you wish to cancel your membership of the Institut you must inform us of your intention to cancel in writing by email.
