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Membership Levels, Qualifications, and Privileges
| Class | Fees AUD per yr | Qualification | Privileges | Submission Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student | Free once verified, otherwise select General | Enrolled student or early-stage researcher with demonstrated interest in cosmology or related fields. Application required. | Access to public registry records · Educational materials · Attendance at public lectures, seminars, and symposia | |
| General | $95 | Individual applicant with demonstrated interest in cosmology, science, or analytical inquiry. Application required. | Full access to public submissions · Advanced search capability (subject to Read Me rules) · Participation in Institute events and educational programs | |
| Associate | $195 | Demonstrated active contribution through submissions, analytical assistance, reviews, educational activity, or operational support. Application and contribution record required. | Access to member-level submissions and analyses · Enhanced search and comparison tools · Eligibility to participate in structured review activities (non-certifying) | |
| Fellow | $495 | Documented contribution meeting Fellowship criteria, including registered submissions, delivered lectures, and Examiner participation. Fellowship awarded by the Institute. | Full access to registry and analytical tools · Eligibility for Examiner and advanced review roles (as defined by governance) · Participation in Institute-led symposia, publications, and educational programs · Entitlement to use the post-nominal FTIC | Flat fee of $95 per submission. Original and revision. Registered or not. Fees are not refundable. |
| Institutional | AUD $1,250 (Base Tier) Includes up to 10 named members. Each additional member: AUD $100 per annum | Organisation, university, library, or research group seeking structured access to Institute resources. Formal application required. | Multi-user access to the registry (up to 10 members included) · Institutional access to educational materials and events · Eligibility for institutional participation in programs and symposia · Structured participation in Institute initiatives and analytical projects · Additional member licenses available at AUD $100 per person per year |