Federation membership
Institutional Membership
For academic, research, public, professional and non-commercial institutions.
Understand the applicant
Institutional participation, clearly defined.
Institutional Membership is the route for eligible universities, research organizations, professional bodies, associations, foundations and non-commercial institutions. Eligible public institutions may participate where this is compatible with their mandate, independence and AF requirements.
Public-sector eligibility is not automatic. Membership does not imply government endorsement, regulatory authority, governance appointment or technical approval.
Continue with Institutional
Recognize your setting
A route can include several kinds of participant.
The profiles below explain the applicant context. Your primary category and participant type provide the more precise activity description.
Academic & educational institutions
Universities, faculties, technical institutes and appropriate educational organizations.
Research organizations
Public or independent research institutes and relevant non-commercial research centers.
Professional & sector bodies
Professional associations, learned societies, technical bodies and sector associations.
Public institutions
Eligible public organizations, agencies or authorities where their mandate and applicable rules permit participation.
Non-profit organizations
Relevant foundations, professional communities and non-commercial organizations.
Testing & technical institutions
Eligible public or non-commercial laboratories and technical assessment institutions.
Make the classification precise
Choose one category for the principal role.
These categories are compatible with this route. Shared categories still require the applicant’s nature to be clear.
- 1Route
Institutional applicant
- 2Primary category
Your main aerospace field
- 3Participant type
The closest listed profile
Operators & Mission Services
Aviation operations, space missions and operational support.
Infrastructure, Navigation & Ground Systems
Airports, spaceports, navigation and ground infrastructure.
Academic, Research & Education
Aerospace research, academic inquiry and education.
Testing, Inspection & Technical Assessment
Testing, calibration, inspection and independent technical evaluation.
Government, Authorities & Public Institutions
Eligible public aerospace, research and technical institutions.
Associations, Professional Bodies & Non-Profits
Sector associations, professional communities and non-profit organizations.
Aerospace Services & Ecosystem Enablers
The specialist services and support systems enabling aerospace work.
No matching category.
Try a broader field or participant profile. You can also ask the Federation for classification guidance.
Ask for guidancePrepare a meaningful contribution
Explain the work, the relevance and the purpose.
A useful pre-application connects applicant identity with a clear aerospace activity and intended contribution.
Explain who is applying and the capacity of the contact person.
Connect your category and participant type to actual work or relevant study.
Describe a relevant perspective or question—not an expected appointment.
Continue with clarity
Take the next step through Institutional.
Pre-application begins a review. It does not create membership or guarantee approval.