Ecological Society of America

How to Apply & FAQs » Basic Information

Applications must be completed in their entirety and should include all information requested on the appropriate form. All applications should be received by February 1^st. All applications post-marked between February 2^nd and March 31^st will be charged/ invoiced a Late Fee of $25. Certification will be approved or denied in June unless the Board advises the applicant that additional time is needed for review. Please see the Certification Timeline below.

Applicants can expect to be notified of their status during the end of July of the year applied. If approved for certification (both new and renewed), you will receive an official certificate reflecting your level of certification and the years your certification will be active.

After five years, all certified ecologists will be asked to apply for recertification. Recertification at a higher level than previously certified requires the submission of a regular Application for Certification (as opposed to the Application for Recertification).

Application Fees

	Member	Non-Member
Associate Ecologist	$75	$150
Ecologist	$125	$250
Senior Ecologist	$125	$250
Streamlined Application	$125	N/A

Application Forms

We urge you to carefully read the information provided in the ESA Certification Guidelines & Requirements to assist in choosing the right form for you.

• To apply for New Certification, download the Certification Application, (PDF) (MS Word)
• To renew your ESA Certification, download the Recertification Application, (PDF) (MS Word)
• To apply newly or renew your Certification using the Streamline Application Click Here, (PDF) (MS Word)