Join CIBES Research Centre

The membership application process typically takes 7-10 business days from submission to approval. Once your application and payment are received, our membership committee will review your credentials and documentation. You will receive email notifications throughout the process.

Yes, you can upgrade your membership at any time. For example, if you initially join as a Student Member and later become a faculty member, you can upgrade to Academic Membership. The difference in fees will be prorated based on the remaining time in your current membership period.

Yes, CIBES Research Centre offers a 40% discount on membership fees for researchers from developing countries as classified by the World Bank. To apply for this discount, please indicate your eligibility during the application process and provide appropriate documentation of your affiliation with an institution in an eligible country.

Membership renewal notices are sent via email 30 days before your membership expires. You can renew through your member portal by logging in to the CIBES website. The renewal process is streamlined and typically requires only payment confirmation unless your professional status has changed significantly.

If your application does not meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive detailed feedback explaining the reasons for rejection. In most cases, you will be invited to reapply after addressing specific issues or providing additional documentation. If payment was already made, a full refund will be processed within 14 business days.

As a member, you'll have access to our collaboration platform where you can browse ongoing research projects seeking collaborators. You can also post your own research proposals. Additionally, we organize quarterly virtual networking events specifically designed to foster new research partnerships among members with complementary expertise.