Fellow (FNIStructE) is the highest grade of membership of the Institution.
How Fellows are elected
Election is either by invitation of the Executive Council or by direct application from a Member. Those invited normally have at least 20 years’ experience in the practice of structural engineering science; an applicant must have at least 15 years’ experience. In addition, a candidate has either:
- rendered valuable and selfless service to the Institution over a period of time, or
- been outstanding in the field of structural engineering, as a widely acknowledged authority.
A candidate also submits one or more of:
- a dissertation containing valuable statistics on structural engineering practice in Nigeria;
- a dissertation or thesis on an original solution to a particular structural engineering problem in Nigeria;
- a dissertation that the Council judges a worthwhile contribution to structural engineering knowledge in the country.
Direct admission
Direct entry to Fellowship is normally by invitation. It is open to those aged at least 45 who hold the academic qualifications for Corporate Membership, have made a noteworthy contribution to the science of structural engineering, and hold an eminent position in the profession.
Read more in the Guide to Membership (PDF).