Expert Member Status (only available to International Members of US/ICOMOS)

1. ISCs must accept as Expert Members all ICOMOS members who meet the criteria adopted by each ISC, regardless of which National Committee they are affiliated with.

2. While this is not a certification process, it does constitute international recognition by ICOMOS of our members’ particular expertise.

3. To maintain Expert Member status, active participation in Committee research and project initiatives is required, as well as periodic attendance at ISC meetings and conferences, which are held in various places throughout the world.

Entry-Level Membership (only available to International Members of US/ICOMOS)

1. The Principles also provide for an entry-level membership for those whose experience is not yet sufficient to qualify as experts but who wish to develop a particular expertise.

2. Through mentoring and active participation in its activities, each ISC will assist entry-level members achieve expert status.

3. Each ISC will make its own determination regarding the level of membership the applicant is accepted. Any member in disagreement with the ISC decision may appeal to the ICOMOS Scientific Council.

   To apply: Submit with your membership dues a copy of your resume for each ISC you wish to join; US/ICOMOS will collect the resumes and forward them together to the appropriate committee chairs.