Join CIfA

You can join CIfA as an individual or an organisation through different routes.

Click on the links below to find out more about joining as

an individual accredited member
a student member
an affiliate member
a Registered Organisation
a Group supporter
a Corporate subscriber (organisation or university)

If you were previously a CIfA accredited member you can apply to rejoin below.

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Join as an accredited member

Join a network of thousands of archaeologists committed to high standards and enhancing their careers.

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Join as a Registered Organisation

Becoming a CIfA Registered Organisation signifies a commitment to maintaining professional standards and competence.

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Join as a Student member

If you are studying archaeology or a related subject you can become a student member and find careers, networking and training opportunities.

Join as an Affiliate member

If you are interested in helping to support CIfA's work in the historic environment or are not yet ready to apply for accreditation, you can become an Affiliate member.

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Join as a Group supporter

If you are not a CIfA member you can join any CIfA Area or Special Interest Group for a small annual fee as a Group Supporter.

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Join as a Corporate subscriber

If you are an organisation or University who is not CIfA-registered or an accredited degree provider you can subscribe to some useful benefits.

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Rejoin CIfA

Apply to rejoin at your previously held accredited grade.