Advancing Academic Research through fellowship and collaboration

MITech recognises professional merit through a community of Members and Fellows elected in line with established institute traditions. Admission is by application or nomination, assessed against transparent professional standards.

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Our Fellowship brings together experienced researchers, academics, and industry practitioners committed to advancing rigorous, purpose-driven research. Fellows benefit from mentorship, peer collaboration, and access to institutional support designed to strengthen research quality, relevance, and real-world impact across disciplines.

Fellowship Eligibility

Member

Accredited learning or equivalent experience; two professional references; evidence of projects, delivery, or publications.

Senior Member

Five+ years at advanced responsibility; leadership/mentoring; portfolio of outcomes with measurable impact

Fellow

Eminence demonstrated through national or cross-border impact; peer recognition; body of work influencing practice, policy, research, or industry standards.

Student Member (SMITech)

Designed for learners enrolled in recognised programmes in computing, data science, artificial intelligence, or related disciplines, the Student Member (SMITech) category supports students at the early stages of their academic and professional journey.

Associate Member (AMITech)

Designed for early-career professionals and recent graduates working to strengthen their core competencies in technology, data, business, or related fields, the Associate Member (AMITech) category supports individuals as they transition from learning into professional practice.

Fellow (FMITech)

Conferred by election on individuals who have achieved sustained and significant impact in technology, research, education, policy, or industry leadership.

Fellowship Membership

Student Member (SMITech)
For learners enrolled in recognised programmes in computing, data, or allied fields.
Associate Member (AMITech)
Early-career professionals building core competencies.
Fellow (FMITech)
Experienced leaders with advanced responsibility, mentorship, or significant delivery history.
Professional Member (MITech)
Practitioners with demonstrable professional impact and commitment to standards.
Fellow (FMITech)
Conferred by election on individuals who have achieved sustained and significant impact in technology, research, education, policy, or industry leadership.
Honorary Fellow (HFMITech)
Awarded by Council for exceptional, distinguished service to the field or society.

Nomination & Election

Proposers

Two Fellows or equivalent senior professionals submit a joint citation.

Evidence

Impact dossier demonstrating significant, multi-level professional impact.

Assessment

Fellowship Committee reviews, may seek external assessors, and recommends to Council for election.

Frequency

Elections conducted periodically through the year; recipients are formally inducted.

Rights & Privileges

  • Use of post-nominals and digital credentials.
  • Voting rights (from Member grade upward) and eligibility for committee service.
  • Priority access to research collaborations, policy roundtables, and partner calls.
  • Speaking, mentoring, and examiner opportunities across MITech programmes.
  • Fellows may chair panels, serve as assessors, and sponsor nominations
Level Who It’s For Key Benefits Annual Fee

Student Member (SMITech)

For undergraduates and recent graduates (within 2 years).
Access to online courses, webinars, mentoring, and project opportunities. Includes official e-certificate and digital badge.
₦7,500 / £15
Associate Member (AMITech)
Early-career professionals or career-switchers with 2+ years of experience.
All Student benefits plus full course access, certification discounts, micro-grants, and speaking opportunities.
₦25,000 / £50
Fellow FMITech)
Senior professionals and academics with outstanding impact.
Recognition as Fellow, mentoring roles, keynote opportunities, and media visibility.
₦120,000 / £240
Level Who It’s For Key Benefits Annual Fee

Student Member (SMITech)

For undergraduates and recent graduates (within 2 years).
Access to online courses, webinars, mentoring, and project opportunities. Includes official e-certificate and digital badge.
₦7,500 / £15
Associate Member (AMITech)
Early-career professionals or career-switchers with 2+ years of experience.
All Student benefits plus full course access, certification discounts, micro-grants, and speaking opportunities.
₦25,000 / £50
Professional Member (MITech)
Mid-level professionals or researchers with 5+ years of experience.
All Associate benefits plus leadership and mentoring roles, project supervision, and speaking slots.
₦60,000 / £120
Senior Member (SrMITech)
Experienced leaders, project managers, or mentors with advanced professional responsibility and leadership impact.
Recognition for advanced expertise and leadership, priority consideration for board and advisory roles, eligibility to mentor emerging professionals, special invitations to policy and innovation forums
₦90,000 (Nigeria) £180 (UK/Intl)
Fellow FMITech)
Senior professionals and academics with outstanding impact.
Recognition as Fellow, mentoring roles, keynote opportunities, and media visibility.
₦120,000 / £240
Honorary Fellow (HFMITech)
Individuals of outstanding distinction recognised by the Council for exceptional service to technology or society.
Lifetime honorary recognition, invitation to major institute events, profile showcase and ambassador status, no annual dues
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Progression Path

Student → Associate → Professional → Fellow

How to Join

Apply (Member/Senior Member) • Be Nominated (Fellow/Honorary Fellow)

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