Professional Membership

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Because individuals like you

spark outstanding chemistry.

Your place is here among us.




  As a new member, RACI has helped me to enlarge my network with professional chemists along with an opportunity to meet possible lifelong mentors. RACI membership has brought me a good level of professional status among colleagues and peers. RACI is one of the actively engaging groups in Australia and has provided opportunities to participate in guest lectures, career-building workshops, chemistry webinars, and working committees. 

Thiru Somasundaram
RACI member since 2020

Our range of Professional Memberships are designed to offer a wide range of benefits and services during every stage of your working life - from MRACI through to esteemed Fellow status. 

$293.00 inc. GST annually

Member - MRACI

Whether you are planning to pursue Chartered status in the future or if you are following an alternative pathway, RACI membership (MRACI) will enable you to be part of Australia’s largest community of chemistry professionals.

 

Becoming a Member (MRACI) signifies that you are recognised as a professional in the chemical sciences with access to networking, career development programs, resources and events that support you through every stage of your career. As a full Member, you are entitled to use the post-nominal MRACI, demonstrating your professional affiliation with the RACI.

 

Best for: Chemists or chemistry-related professionals who want to join the RACI community and gain access to member benefits, with the option to apply for Chartered status later.

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$333.00 inc. GST annually

Chartered Member - MRACI CChem

RACI Chartered Membership (MRACI CChem) recognises individuals who meet the criteria for professional standing in the chemical sciences as defined under the RACI By-laws. Being a Chartered Member signifies excellence and adherence to high professional standards in chemistry and enhances your international professional recognition.

 

Chartered Members enjoy all the benefits of MRACI membership plus the formal designation MRACI CChem, which reflects your professional competence and commitment to advancing chemical science.

 

Best for: Members with a relevant chemistry qualification and demonstrated professional experience who are eligible for Chartered Chemist recognition.

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Benefits

a Access to the RACI Mentoring Program

a Access to webinars, workshops, lectures and networking opportunities by joining our Careers Development Program.

a Greatly discounted fees at RACI events & conferences

a Access to a number of National, Branch & Divisional RACI Awards, Grants & Lectureships

a Access to member only job listings

a Networking opportunities

a Recognition of professional status – use of post nominal affix, MRACI

Please be aware that it may take up to 24 hours for your membership to become active in our system. During this period, access to the MyRACI space and RACI member rates may be restricted. If your account is not active after 24 hours, please contact us.

All RACI Membership applications will be assessed by our Membership Unit, please ensure all relevant documents are uploaded.

Some events, programs and services may incur an additional charge which will be clearly noted. As a member these will be at a discounted rate.

If you have any questions, please contact our Membership Unit on +61 (03) 9328 2033 or via the contact us section on this website.

Fellow Membership - FRACI or FRACI CChem

The Fellow Membership grade is awarded in recognition of a Member who is in a position of eminence within the chemistry profession. Election to this grade is based on:

  • Services rendered to the RACI
  • Academic qualifications and honours
  • Experience and status
  • Creative achievement in chemistry
  • Responsibility and contribution to chemical science.

All applications must include two detailed reports from RACI Fellows who know the applicant personally along with their signatures, if this is not possible Fellows of other societies such as the American Chemical Society or the Royal Society of Chemistry may be acceptable as referees.

Acceptance as a Fellow is based upon the recommendation of the Member Assessment Committee.

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Enjoy the many RACI Professional member benefits

MRACI membership benefits

   10% discount off Individual Membership if the employer or place of study is an Affiliate member

   Postnominals

   Volunteering with the RACI

   Volunteering for the RACI on external matters/committees (i.e.: Government advisory panels)

   Chemistry Professions Jobs Board

   Mentoring

   Speaking opportunities

   Engagement in Australian Chemistry Professions skills migration assessment reviews - through partnership with VETASSESS

   Speaking opportunities

   Branch and Division News

   My RACI - Australia's largest online community for the chemical sciences

   Conferences, Seminars, Symposiums

   Networking and Social events

   Workshops, Roundtables, and Professional Development Programs

   Partnership - Co-design and deliver new events

   Speaking opportunities

   National awards

   Divisions awards

   Branch awards

   Advocacy

   National communication campaigns promoting chemistry

   International promotion of Australia's chemistry capability, R&D, human capital

MRACI CChem membership benefits

   10% discount off Individual Membership if the employer or place of study is an Affiliate member

   Professional recognition - Chartered Chemist

   Postnominals

   Volunteering with the RACI

   Volunteering for the RACI on external matters/committees (i.e.: Government advisory panels)

   Chemistry Professions Jobs Board

   Mentoring

   Speaking opportunities

   Engagement in Australian Chemistry Professions skills migration assessment reviews - through partnership with VETASSESS

   Speaking opportunities

   Branch and Division News

   My RACI - Australia's largest online community for the chemical sciences

   Conferences, Seminars, Symposiums

   Networking and Social events

   Workshops, Roundtables, and Professional Development Programs

   Partnership - Co-design and deliver new events

   Speaking opportunities

   National awards

   Divisions awards

   Branch awards

   Advocacy

   National communication campaigns promoting chemistry

   International promotion of Australia's chemistry capability, R&D, human capital