IEEE Fellow Eligibility
To be nominated as a Fellow, a recipient must:
- Have accomplishments that have contributed importantly to the advancement or application of engineering, science and technology, bringing the realization of significant value to society;
- HoldĀ Senior Member or Life Senior Member grade at the time the nomination is submitted; and
- Be a member in good standing for a cumulative five years (1,825 days) or more preceding 1 January of the year of elevation. (IEEE Fellow website)