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Institute of Physics

Membership

Our members demonstrate their professional expertise in physics in settings ranging from schools, universities and national research facilities, to businesses of all sizes, and in roles as varied as teacher, researcher, apprentice, technician, engineer and product developer.

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Take physics further with your IOP membership

About us

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, with an active role in promoting co-operation in physics around the world. We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds.

Our community

Our members are active in education, academia, business, and the public sector, using physics and its applications to transform our lives and society.

We are here to support you with opportunities and resources to broaden your knowledge; connect with your community, gain professional recognition and get ahead with your career.

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Explore how membership support and services can benefit you and how you can get involved in the physics community.

You can also find out more information about upgrading your membership or how to become a member, if you have not already joined.

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Knowledge

Broaden your physics knowledge by attending events, conferences and workshops. Learn about the latest discoveries and developments pushing our understanding of physics forward with our monthly world class Physics World magazine, journals, podcasts and more.

Community

Network and connect with your physics community across all sectors through our member-led groups as well as through our national committees in Wales, Ireland and Scotland, and our regional branch network in England.

Career

Continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for achieving professional success. Therefore, the IOP is dedicated to providing tailored resources and a CPD recording tool to help our members reach their professional objectives and advance their career.

Registration

Become professionally registered and be a champion for excellence. Registration provides recognition, credibility and influence in your field, and contributes to elevating the standards of physics and its application for society as a whole.

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Membership

Become a member

Join the IOP today and become part of our vibrant community pushing boundaries and making a difference.

The physics community has played a pivotal role in transforming society and continues to be integral to tackling the global issues we face today. The IOP is committed to driving this change; developing a diverse and inclusive community and supporting our members to achieve their goals and shape their career.

Why join the IOP

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Associate Member

For undergraduates, apprentices, trainees and associated professionals

Undergraduates Apprentices and trainees Associated professionals

Member

For graduates, postgraduates, PhD candidates, early, mid and experienced career professionals

Graduates to experienced career professionals

Fellow

For distinguished physicists in recognition of their accomplishments

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Associate Member to Member Member to Fellow

"I joined the IOP to build networks and am a member of several groups which has been invaluable for my career."

Dr Jessica Boland MInstP

Physics community events

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In-person
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Radiation Detector R&D and Commercialisation

Starts

Tue 23 Jun 2026
10:00

Ends

Tue 23 Jun 2026
16:00
Online
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Maximising the Benefits of Your Membership

Starts

Wed 24 Jun 2026
12:30

Ends

Wed 24 Jun 2026
13:30
Online
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London Imaging Meeting: Imaging for Science

Starts

Mon 22 Jun 2026
9:00

Ends

Wed 24 Jun 2026
17:00

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Membership

Take physics further with your IOP membership

About us

Our community

Explore membership

Make the most of your membership

Knowledge

Community

Career

Registration

Not a member?

Become a member

Find the right membership for you

Associate Member

Member

Fellow

Upgrade your membership

"I joined the IOP to build networks and am a member of several groups which has been invaluable for my career."

Physics community events

Radiation Detector R&D and Commercialisation

Starts

Ends

Maximising the Benefits of Your Membership

Starts

Ends

London Imaging Meeting: Imaging for Science

Starts

Ends

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