Nuclear Institute membership

As a member of the NI’s thriving professional community your membership benefits help to develop your skills, increase your sector knowledge, grow your professional network and expand your influence as you progress in your career.

Membership Grades

Affiliate

Affiliate

Learning and links for students and apprentices

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Associate

Associate

Connect and participate with NI communities

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Member

Member (MNucI)

Demonstrate your Nuclear professionalism

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Fellow

Fellow (FNucI)

Recognition for leading nuclear professionals

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Professional Registration options

Engineering Council

Engineering Council

Society for the Environment

Society for the Environment

Membership Benefits

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Community & Networking

Make contacts throughout the country with like-minded individuals working in nuclear through our specialist groups, networks and events. You’ll develop friendships with experienced, innovative nuclear professionals on the front line of science and technology who will be able to help you develop your career in nuclear.

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Mentoring

Our mentoring scheme is designed to connect Nuclear Institute members at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, our scheme offers a valuable opportunity for both giving and receiving support.

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Training and CPD

To support your journey towards professional membership and registration, our onlineCPD tool MyCareerPath® helps you plan your development, gather and reflect on your activities, and review your progress.

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Professional recognition

Gain acknowledgement of professionalism and ongoing contribution to the nuclear sector with industry-recognised post-nominals (MNucI & FNucI). Becoming MNucI or FNucI demonstrates your commitment to upholding the highest standards of the nuclear profession. You'll be valued by employers and stand out from your peers.

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Professional registration

An important milestone for any engineer or scientist, professional registration establishes proven knowledge, understanding and competence. We are licensed to register professionals by the Engineering Council, the Science Council and the Society for the Environment. See below for more details on the individual council pages.

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Events, news and resources

You’re always learning in a career in nuclear as the industry continues to evolve and change with new discoveries – that’s what makes it such an interesting industry to work in. Develop your skills and knowledge base through the industry-specific regional and national events the Nuclear Institute offers throughout the year, as well as our respected Nuclear Future journal.

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Volunteering opportunities

Write for Nuclear Future, sit on a committee, or support STEM activities – these are just some of the volunteer experiences you can have with the Nuclear Institute. Not only will you learn more about an area of the industry, but it looks great on the CV, too.

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Young Generation Network

The Nuclear Institute Young Generation Network aims to encourage and develop the UK’s early career nuclear professionals, and ensure that their voice is heard in shaping the future of our sector. Any member of the NI under the age of 37 automatically becomes part of the YGN.

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Member Exclusive offers

Access member exclusive benefits such as discounts on products and services to support you in both your professional and personal lives.

Why join the Nuclear Institute?

Nuclear Institute and the nuclear industry

Hear our members in the nuclear industry talk about their work and why nuclear is essential to a low carbon future.

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