Individuals are qualified for the Fellowship cadre of the Institute if they fulfill the following criteria:
1. He/She is a founding member of the Institute with sound academic and relevant professional qualifications and experiences,
2. He/She is a university graduate, academician and non-academician, whose advisory roles on economic matters and management positions in the public or private sectors have contributed tremendously to the nation’s economic growth and development,
3. They are individuals in relevant and related disciplines who have offered development services of a special nature to the nation or who have noticeably, relentlessly and dynamically enhanced the professional image of the Institute directly or indirectly; and
4. They are holders of a Full Membership Certificate of the Institute with at least 10 years of practical experience
5. Existing members who wish to upgrade must have attended Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) Programmes/ISMN-organized or sanctioned trainings and workshops attended within the last two years, while new applicants will attend the mandatory training prescribed by the Board of Fellows.
6. Payment of the required Fellowship Application fee as stipulated by the Board of Fellows