Any organisation can apply for EFI membership.
- Associate membership is open to research institutes, educational establishments, commercial organisations, forest authorities, non-governmental organisations and institutions of similar nature from European States.
- Affiliate membership is open to institutions of a similar nature from non-European States.
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the rules and requirements from the Conference Rules of Procedure. To learn more about EFI, see the EFI Strategy 2025.
Applications for admission will be considered by the Board twice per year, in April/May and in September/October. To be considered for admission at the respective session, applications must have been received no later than 1 March or 1 August, respectively. If not received by the set deadline, the application will be considered at the following session of the Board.
If you are interested on applying or have any questions, please send an email to:
satu.ikonen-williams@efi.int
Membership fees
Below you will see our current fee categories. EFI’s membership fee is based on the structure of the World Bank’s list of Economies See listing at the World Bank site.
New membership fee structure as of 1 January 2024
| World Bank category | Associate Member Fee | Affiliate Member fee |
| High-income economies | 2000 EUR | 1600 EUR |
| Upper middle-income economies | 1000 EUR | 800 EUR |
| Lower middle-income economies | 500 EUR | 400 EUR |
| Low-income economies | 250 EUR | 200 EUR |
For more information, contact memberships@efi.int