IMA:Associate Member

Please read information below for details on the requirements, how to apply, designatory letters and further information for the Associate Member grade

Requirements
Associate Members are elected on the basis of academic qualifications only. The requirement is to hold a degree in mathematics, mathematics in combination with another subject, joint degree in mathematics with another subject or a degree with a sufficient mathematical component such as would be expected in physics or engineering.

All applications for Associate Membership must be accompanied by a transcript.

How to Apply
Applications must be made using an Institute application form (Word) (Pdf) and must be signed. The signature constitutes a contract to abide by the rules of the Institute. A properly completed application will not be processed until the appropriate fees are received. See the separate sheet for the current fees.

Applications for Associate Member may be accepted by the Secretariat on behalf of the Membership Committee provided the applicant clearly meets the requirements for the grade. and a properly completed application is received with the appropriate fees. Where it is not clear that the applicant meets the requirements the application is referred to the Institute’s Membership Committee Qualification Sub-Group.

Designatory Letters
Associate Members may use the letters AMIMA after their names.

Further Information
Associate Membership allows individuals to participate in the Institute's activities whilst gaining the experience required for corporate membership (MIMA or FIMA). Associate Members must apply for transfer to another grade after not more than seven years in the Associate Member grade.

Note: Full-time postgraduate students can become or remain Associate Members but may opt to pay the Student subscription rate for up to three years.