Fellow Membership (Academia) offers a unique opportunity for academicians worldwide to connect and collaborate with ERDA. Teachers/Professors from government or private schools, universities, colleges, or institutes with a minimum of ten years of academic and research experience, including at least eight years of post-PhD experience, are eligible to apply for Fellow Membership. In exceptional cases, Fellow Membership may be granted to an individual with extensive academic experience, even if their post-PhD experience is less than 8 years. PhD degree is not compulsory for school teachers, they should have minimum 10 years teaching experience at secondary or senior secondary school. The evaluation and approval of such memberships rest with the authoritative body of ERDA, exercising discretion in this process. Upon approval, members gain the prestigious title of “Fellow Member of ERDA” to use in conjunction with their name. They are presented with diverse opportunities, including serving as editors, reviewers, or authors for journals and books published by ERDA. Additionally, they can actively contribute as resource persons, speakers, conveners, co-conveners, moderators, etc., in various national or international workshops, seminars, conferences, and faculty development programs organized by ERDA, either independently or in collaboration with Institutional Members. They retain the right to self-nominate for various awards periodically announced by ERDA, recognizing their exceptional contributions in the fields of education, research, and community service. To obtain Fellow Membership of ERDA, applicants must submit a fee of INR 2,000 (for Indian Members) or an equivalent amount (for Foreign Members). This is a lifetime membership fee. Specific benefits for Fellow Members include the soft copy of the membership certificate, the display of their name along with their affiliation and photograph on ERDA’s website, and the opportunity to actively participate in the top management of ERDA.