It is not possible to become a member of the IEA as an individual person. Anyone who is a member of a federated society is automatically a member of the IEA and entitled to all the benefits. Individuals or organisations who are interested in promoting ergonomics and human factors or networking with HFE professionals may become sustaining members. We welcome sustaining membership because the IEA is a non-profit organization. The work of the IEA is accomplished by voluntary academicians and practitioners. However, many initiatives for the development of ergonomics / human factors as a unique science and profession cannot be funded with existing sources of revenue. The IEA Sustaining Membership program supports the science and application of ergonomics / human factors worldwide, including in industrially developing countries and also in informal work sectors where alternate financing might be limited.

Organizations and individuals are invited to become Sustaining Members. Sustaining membership shows a commitment to improving well-being and performance of humans. It provides exposure and enhances the image of sustaining members. Sustaining membership helps the IEA to disseminate ergonomic knowledge to industry and society at large, to promote ergonomics education and competency standards, and to support the work of the specialized Technical Committees.

Current corporate and individual sustaining members

Sustaining Membership for Organizations and Corporations

Each of the four levels of organizational support offers specific benefits:

Gold level – US $ 1,000/year

  • Listing on the IEA website on the sustaining membership page with an option of a short description about the sustaining member (160 characters).
  • One complimentary registration for an IEA Triennial Congress for each three years of sustaining membership.
  • Electronic copy of monthly IEA NewsBriefs.

Platinum level – US $ 5,000/year

  • Listing on the IEA website on the sustaining membership page with an option of a short description about the sustaining member (160 characters) plus the organization’s logo, with an active link to the member’s corporate website.
  • Official listing in the program of the IEA Triennial Congress.
  • Two complimentary registrations for an IEA Triennial Congress for each three years of sustaining membership.
  • Electronic copy of monthly IEA NewsBriefs.

Diamond level – US $ 10,000/year

  • Listing on the IEA website on the sustaining membership page with an option of a short description about the sustaining member (160 characters) plus the organization’s logo on IEA website home page, with an active link to the member’s corporate website.
  • Official listing in the program of the IEA Triennial Congress
  • Complimentary distribution of the organization’s promotional materials at the IEA Triennial Congress and display of the organization’s logo
  • Three complimentary registrations for an IEA Triennial Congress for each three years of sustaining membership
  • Electronic copy of monthly IEA NewsBriefs.
  • An invited address by an IEA officer at a corporate function, can be included if desired.

Star level – US $ 25,000/year

  • Listing on the IEA website on the sustaining membership page with an option of a short description about the sustaining member (160 characters) plus the organization’s logo on IEA website home page, with an active link to the member’s corporate website.
  • Acknowledgment on the inside front cover of the Triennial Congress program brochure and official listing in the program of the IEA Triennial Congress.
  • Free exhibit booth for distribution of promotional materials at the IEA Triennial Congress.
  • Four complimentary registrations for an IEA Triennial Congress for each three years of sustaining membership.
  • Electronic copy of monthly IEA NewsBriefs.
  • An invited address by an IEA officer at a corporate function, can be included if desired.
  • Additional benefits may be negotiated.

Sustaining Membership for Individuals

Individuals wishing to support the work of the IEA may become  Sustaining Members in the following categories:

  • Contributor (annual contribution of US $200)
  • Supporter (annual contribution of US $500)
  • Benefactor (annual contribution of US $1000 and above)

Benefits:

  • Contributors, supporters and benefactors are acknowledged on the IEA Sustaining Members webpage.
  • Benefactors are entitled to one complimentary registration for an IEA Triennial Congress for each three years of sustaining membership.

For more information and an application form, please download the IEA Sustaining Membership brochure. If you have questions, please contact the Vice President/Secretary General at [email protected], or the IEA Administrator at office@iea.cc