Becoming a Member

Membership in Sigma Xi is by nomination,is conferred in one of two ways and is NOT dependent on the nominee having a specific education degree. Students and non-students follow the same review process

• Full Membership is conferred upon any individual who has shown noteworthy achievement as an original investigator in a field of pure or applied science or engineering.
• Associate Membership is available to any individual who has, through initial research achievement in a field of pure or applied science, shown an aptitude for research.

Please see the Qualifications for Membership for more information.

• Promotion to Full Membership. Individuals who were previously elected as an Associate Member and who now meet the requirements for Full Membership noteworthy achievement may apply for promotion using the same protocols listed here.

Individuals may request nomination to membership through a Sigma Xi chapter or through the Sigma Xi Committee on Qualifications and Membership

a. Through a local Sigma Xi CHAPTER:
• Please fill out either this Word or PDF nomination form and present it to any officer of the selected chapter.
• Locate a chapter officer, consult the chapter listing or call the administrative office at 919-549-4691 or 800-243-6534. chapters@sigmaxi.org for assistance.
b. At-Large:
• If you do not want to become part of your local chapter or there is no active local chapter
• You may apply directly to the Committee on Qualifications and Membership to become an at-large member.

Submit this online nomination form. Or you may mail this Word or PDF nomination form to Sigma Xi, P.O. Box 13975, Research Triangle Park, NC 27708 or e-mail it to membership@sigmaxi.org. This form may be submitted with one or two nominators.

c. Committee on Qualifications and Nominations:
• You may apply this way at any time without going through your local chapter or to become an at-large member.

Submit this online nomination form. Or you may mail this Word or PDF nomination form to Sigma Xi, P.O. Box 13975, Research Triangle Park, NC 27708 or e-mail it to membership@sigmaxi.org. This form may be submitted with one or two nominators.

****Please DO NOT apply to both a Chapter and the Committee. This will only delay the processing of your nomination.

****** If you have any questions or need help please contact us!!! Call the administrative office at 919-549-4691 or 800-243-6534.

chapters@sigmaxi.org for assistance.

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