Member Criteria

SIOP Members must meet the following criteria: 

  • Hold a doctoral degree based in part upon a psychological dissertation
    • The degree must be from a regionally accredited U.S. graduate school or one of equivalent standing if outside the U.S.
    • If the degree title is NOT “Industrial-Organizational Psychology,” please provide any combination of two of the following
      • Abstract of an article published in an I-O psychology-related journal
      • List of I-O psychology-related courses taught
      • Letter of recommendation written by current SIOP Fellow or Member
      • Copy of unpublished research or evaluation report in an I-O-related area
  • Engaged in I-O psychology study or professional activities as stated in Article I, Section 2 of the Society’s  Bylaws
  • Present a current resume that includes:
    • Title of doctoral dissertation and abstract
    • Most recent employment history

 

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Application Process

Click the Become a Member button to begin your Member membership application 

  • Create a new account or login to SIOP.org 
  • On your Personal Snapshot, click Join Now under Membership. 
  • Provide required background information relevant to Society application purposes 
  • Select Professional membership type 
  • Provide required educational and career information relevant to Society application purposes 
  • Upload your current resume as an attachment
    • You may also upload additional documentation during this stage 
      • Dissertation 
      • Abstract of an article published in an I-O-related journal 
      • List of I-O-related courses you have taught 
      • Letter of recommendation written by current SIOP Fellow or Member 
      • Copy of unpublished research or evaluation report in an I-O-related area 
  • You have an opportunity to purchase SIOP Research Gateway 
  • You are given the chance to donate to the SIOP Foundation
  • Click Submit Application to proceed to checkout where you will be asked to pay current Member dues
  • Enter your payment information and billing address and Submit to complete the process 
  • After your application is submitted, an internal review process begins  

This process includes both SIOP Staff and the SIOP Membership Committee Application Subcommittee 

You can expect to have an update to your application status within 10 business days.