Fellow Membership (Academia) offers a unique opportunity for academicians worldwide to connect and collaborate with ERDA. Teachers from government or private schools, universities, colleges, or institutes with at least ten years of teaching experience are eligible to apply for Fellow Membership. For those teaching in higher educational institutions, this experience should include a minimum of eight years of post-PhD teaching work. In exceptional cases, applicants with extensive academic experience but less than eight years of post-PhD experience, or without a doctorate, may still qualify. A PhD degree is not mandatory for school teachers and educators holding professional qualifications in fields such as engineering, medicine, accountancy, or other internationally recognized professions, provided they have at least ten years of teaching experience. 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 leadership team of ERDA.