The British Psychological Society
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    • Become a Fellow (FBPsS)

    A Fellowship is recognition of significant contribution to the advancement or communication of psychological knowledge or practice either by research, teaching, publications or public service, or by organising and developing the work of others.

    What is a BPS Fellow?

    This is the highest title a member can apply for.

    As a Fellow you are entitled to use the title FBPsS - this is the highest designation the society can bestow, showing your significant contribution and understanding of the discipline

    The society encourages applications from members who work within all settings including the NHS, prison services, social care, education, business, sport those who work in independent practice settings or within academic institutions.

    The society believes the title should be attainable by members across all areas of the discipline and the revised guidance and application information, which sets out the criteria for the award, also provides examples of who may be eligible. 

    Eligibility

    To be awarded the status as a Fellow of the society, you must:

    1. Either be an Associate Fellow, or
    2. Be able to satisfy the Board of Trustees that you possess the requirements for Associate Fellowship; and

    In addition you must also satisfy the Board of Trustees that you have the following additional qualifications:

    • Been engaged in work of a psychological nature (other than undergraduate training) for a total period of at least 10 years; and
    • Possess an advanced knowledge of psychology in at least one of its fields; and
    • Made an outstanding contribution to the advancement or dissemination of psychological knowledge or practice either by your own research, teaching, publications or public service, or by organising and developing the work of others.

    Subscription fees and payment methods

    The Fellowship application fee is £100.

    Further information about our schedule of fees and payment methods can be found in our FAQs.

    How does someone become a BPS Fellow?

    You can apply, be nominated or nominate another member to become a Fellow of the society.

    The criteria required is provided in our application or nomination for a society Fellowship document below:

    Download an application

    To apply, download the application form and send it along with all the essential materials to:

    • The British Psychological Society
      St Andrews House
      48 Princess Road East
      Leicester
      LE1 7DR

    If you have any further queries, email the Membership team.