Membership

Fellow

Being recognised by your peers as a Fellow of your profession is one of the highest professional attainments. The RTPI's mission is to enhance the art and science of spatial planning for the public benefit and this ideal is reflected in the Institute's new approach to Fellowship.

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Fellowship criteria

An applicant wishing to be elected to Fellowship must be a Chartered Town Planner at the time of application and must satisfy the Trustees of the Institute that he/she has made a major personal contribution to the profession to further the art and science of planning for the benefit of the public.

When deciding whether an applicant has made a major contribution to the profession consideration will be given to:

Leadership. The applicant should have shown leadership in their field, developing and delivering a vision, encouraging others and advancing the environment in the sector in which they operate.
Innovation. The applicant should have demonstrated the ability to deliver new and creative solutions to existing and /or emerging issues and challenges in their area of spatial planning.
Contribution to others in the profession and the community. The member has been actively engaged in developing and supporting other members of the profession and/or the community
Whether the members contribution is above and beyond that expected as an ordinary competent professional planner. Fellowship is not awarded purely on the basis of professional seniority or position or length of time in the profession.

Application process

Applications for Fellowship are considered by the RTPI Board Appointments Committee. Applicant should complete the Fellowship Application Form and submit the following documents:

An completed application form
A chronological employment history
A 1000 – 2000 word statement detailing how they have met the criteria
Nominations from four Chartered members of the Institute in the form of a letter or email which support the candidate's claims.