Why join BCIG?

Membership is open to all professionals working in the field Cochlear implants – this may include surgeons, audiologists, SLTs, Rehabilitationists. 

 Membership offers:

• reduced registration fees for the Annual BCIG meeting
• early notice of job vacancies
• opportunities to be involved in shaping the future of CI services in the UK
•  access to BCIG research grants
• regular emails giving updates and news of happenings in the world of CIs
• advance notice of webinars and conferences of interest to those in the profession
• Trustees are elected from within the membership.
• Free online access to Cochlear Implants International Journal.

 

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Types of Membership

All professionals involved in Cochlear Implants should consider joining BCIG.  There are different levels of membership available.  Membership lasts for one year from the date of joining. 

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We are grateful to the Cochlear Implant manufacturers who have Corporate Membership of the BCIG.

 

 

Join the BCIG: Advancing excellence in auditory implants

Full membership of the British Cochlear Implant Group (BCIG) is open to anyone residing in the United Kingdom (UK) and Eire with a role in the field of auditory implants, OR who is actively involved in research into auditory implants, OR who represents other allied non-commercial organisations. This will include employees of auditory implant manufacturers providing clinical or research support, appropriate retired professionals, and representatives of auditory implant patient groups. A member may be an individual, a (non-commercial) corporate body, or an individual or corporate body representing an organisation which is not incorporated.

NEW! Student membership: This non-voting membership is open to students on accredited training courses relevant to the field of auditory implants e.g. BSc or MSc Audiology, PhD studentship or pre-registrar medical training. Proof of educational status will be requested at registration and renewal e.g. proof of registration at university; proof of FY1 or FY2 status.

NEW! Overseas membership: This non-voting membership is open to those residing outside of the UK with roles parallel to those eligible for full membership.

Once your membership is approved by the Membership Secretary, you will be asked to pay your subscription fees annually from the date of approval.

 

Summary of Benefits	Full Member	Student Member	Overseas Member
Reduced registration fees for the Annual BCIG meeting	✓	✓	✓
Voting rights at AGM	✓	✕	✕
Free access to CII online journal	✓	✓	✓
BCIG website members area resources	✓	✓	✓
Monthly webinar (live and recordings)	✓	✓	✓
Early notification of job vacancies	✓	✓	✓
Regular emails giving updates and news of happenings in the world of CIs	✓	✓	✓
BCIG newsletter	✓	✓	✓
Access to BCIG research grants	✓	✓	✕
Join BCIG working groups opportunities to be involved in shaping the future of CI services in the UK	✓	✓	✕
Annual Fee 2025/26	£85	£43	£43/23*

*High / low & middle income countries (as defined by World Bank list) https://data.worldbank.org/country

 

Please contact BCIG via info@bcig.org.uk regarding Corporate Membership benefits. This is a non-voting membership with an annual subscription of £2500.