The IEEE Fellow program acknowledges the extraordinary contributions and accomplishments by our members in IEEE fields of interest. Election to the grade of IEEE Fellow is one of the highest honors that only a select few members can be bestowed by our Society for their outstanding technical, educational, and leadership achievements.
To be eligible, nominees must hold the grade of Senior Member or IEEE Life Senior Member at the time of nomination and have maintained good standing in any membership grade for at least five years prior to January 1 of the elevation year. Additional steps, eligibility criteria and procedural guidelines for nominators, endorsers, and evaluators are detailed on the
IEEE Fellows page
.
The IEEE Fellow program recognizes extraordinary accomplishments in the field of engineering, and two key committees help ensure its integrity and inclusivity. The
Fellow Evaluation Standing Committee
conducts thorough evaluations of nominations submitted to the IEEE Fellow Committee, upholding the Society’s standards of excellence. The
Fellow Search Ad Hoc Committee
: Committee plays a vital role in identifying outstanding candidates from under-represented groups and connecting them with potential nominators.Together, these committees foster a more diverse and merit-based recognition process within the IEEE community.
We acknowledge the extraordinary contributions and accomplishments by our members in IEEE fields of interest through our Fellow recognition program. Election to the grade of IEEE Fellow is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a member by our Society. Only a select few will earn this prestigious status for their outstanding technical, educational, and leadership achievements.
The selection of the
2026 IEEE Fellows Class
evaluated by the IEEE Communications Society has been announced!
