Active

Anyone working in communications or technology related to agriculture, natural resources and life and human sciences. Annual dues are $50 for first-time members and $100 for renewing members.

Student/Recent Graduate

For full-time undergraduate or graduate students and those who have graduated within the last two years. Annual dues are $25 for full-time students and persons in their first year after graduation. Dues in the second year after graduation are $50.

Retired/Life

For active members who have retired from full-time employment. Members must be retired as of December 31 of the previous calendar year to qualify for retired status. Any member eligible for retired member status and who has at least 10 years of ACE membership may apply for life membership. Life membership will take effect after a retiree has paid a one-time life member fee or after he/she has made five annual retired member dues payments. Life membership takes effect after a retiree pays a one-time life member fee of $250, or after he/she has made five annual retired member dues payments of $50.

Charter

Charter status is offered to countries in which budgets and salaries preclude paying individual dues. A designated representative of a country must apply for charter status and pay the equivalent annual dues of an active member. The representative then provides ACE with a list of at least 10 communication and technology professionals eligible for membership; these persons receive affiliate status. For additional information about charter memberships, view the charter membership brochure (PDF format), or visit the Affiliates & Partners section of the site to learn more about current ACE charter affiliates.

Institutional

For members whose dues are paid by an institution, rather than by individuals within that institution. Members in this classification receive all membership benefits, as if they were individual members. The institutional fee is based on the number and type of members that participate in the membership. For example, if there are five active members and three new members, the total fee paid by the institution would be $650.