ICO Fellows and ICO Alumni

An associate fellow holds an appointment at one of the ICO universities (for at least 0.1 FTE) , and is employed in a faculty or institute participating in ICO, and should hold a doctorate.

The associate fellow is nominated to become ICO member by a senior fellow. From the associate fellowship, one can progress to fellow and senior fellow, but not necessarily. Associate fellows are welcome to participate in or organise ICO Courses. Also are they welcome to play a role in ICO events.

A fellow holds an appointment at one of the ICO universities, and is employed in a faculty or institute participating in ICO, and should hold a doctorate. A fellow meets the publication requirement set by ICO. ICO also expects them to play an active role within ICO: once every four years they attend the NSS as discussant or chair, or have a role in the organisation of ICO education in either the regular ICO programme or the Spring Schools.

A senior fellow meets the same requirements as a fellow, supplemented by participation as a (co)promotor in at least three successfully completed PhD trajectories.

An emeritus fellow is a former fellow (associate fellow, fellow or senior fellow) with emeritus status and a 0-appointment/hospitality appointment with IUS promovendi at an ICO-affiliated university.

ICO alumni are former ICO PhDs with a research appointment outside of the with ICO affiliated universities. Alumni will remain connected to the ICO network through the ICO newsletter, and have access to the National Spring School, or share their expertise with current ICO PhDs as tutor in ICO courses.

Are you employed at a faculty or institute of a university that participates in ICO? You are welcome to register as ICO fellow. Please contact the ICO Governing Board member of your university to apply for membership and fill in the registration request form for ICO Fellows: https://forms.uu.nl/universiteitutrecht/ICO_FellowRegistration

This form can also be used to inform us on new developments which leads to an upgrade to ICO fellow or senior fellow, or to change your registration into emeritus fellow.

On the basis of the received information we will let you know in due time what membership will apply to your situation.

In case you are not employed at one of ICO’s affiliated universities you can stay connected als ICO Alumnus.

To do so, fill in the registration form https://forms.uu.nl/universiteitutrecht/ICOAlumnusRegistration

1. The candidate has a research appointment at one of the ICO universities for at least 0.1 FTE, and should be employed in a faculty or institute participating in ICO. 
2. The candidate holds a doctorate by the time of admission. 

1. The candidate has to be appointed at one of the ICO universities, and should be employed in a faculty or institute participating in ICO. 
2. The candidate holds a doctorate by the time of admission. 
3. The candidate plays an active role in ICO at least once every 4 years**. For instance, this can be a role in the organisation of an ICO course, workshop or event. For instance by acting as chair or discussant at a Spring School.
4. The candidate should have six international publications in the five years* prior to the date of admission. Publications include journal articles, books, and book chapters.
   • Journal articles are accepted only if the journal appears on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the supplementary ICO-journal list. 
   • Journal articles that have not been published in the year prior to the admission procedure, but are fully accepted for publication in the year of admission are also accepted, provided that the author has certified proof of the acceptance of the article. 
   • Books and book chapters should be written in English. For each book publication (at least) two review reports have to be provided by the author to substantiate the thoroughness of the review procedure. The book publications and their review reports are evaluated by members of the ICO Scientific Committee.
   • Furthermore, English books that are written by authors (and are therefore not edited), count as one publication.
   • No more than two out of six publications can be books/book chapters.
   • Full-text peer reviewed contributions in proceedings count as book chapters.
   • Book reviews and similar editorial contributions are not accepted. Also, brief introductory book chapters do not count as publication. 

*it is possible to apply for extension of this period on the grounds of care responsibilities or prolonged illness. For more information go to the page extension regulations.

** ICO will check this periodically for all members. New members are given 4 years to meet the requirement.

1. The candidate has to be appointed at one of the ICO universities, and should be employed in a faculty or institute participating in ICO. 
2. The candidate holds a doctorate by the time of admission. 
3. The candidate plays an active role in ICO at least once every 4 years**. For instance, this can be a role in the organisation of an ICO course, workshop or event. For instance by acting as chair or discussant at a Spring School.
4. Journal articles are accepted only if the journal appears on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the supplementary ICO-journal list. 
   • Journal articles that have not been published in the year prior to the admission procedure, but are fully accepted for publication in the year of admission are also accepted, provided that the author has certified proof of the acceptance of the article. 
   • Books and book chapters should be written in English. For each book publication (at least) two review reports have to be provided by the author to substantiate the thoroughness of the review procedure. The book publications and their review reports are evaluated by members of the ICO Scientific Committee.
   • Furthermore, English books that are written by authors (and are therefore not edited), count as one publication.
   • No more than two out of six publications can be books/book chapters.
   • Full-text peer reviewed contributions in proceedings count as book chapters.
   • Book reviews and similar editorial contributions are not accepted. Also, brief introductory book chapters do not count as publication.
5. The candidate has supervised in at least three successful completed PhD trajectories

*it is possible to apply for extension of this period on the grounds of care responsibilities or prolonged illness. For more information go to the page extension regulations

** ICO will check this periodically for all members. New members are given 4 years to meet the requirement.

An emeritus fellow is a former fellow (associate fellow, fellow or senior fellow) with emeritus status and a 0-appointment/hospitality appointment with IUS promovendi at an ICO-affiliated university.