¶ Introduction: Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) is a technical society (based in US)  to promote research and practice of earthquake engineering.

EERI members include researchers, practicing professionals, educators, government officials, and building code regulators. EERI is a leader in dissemination of earthquake risk and earthquake engineering research related information both in the U.S. and globally.

EERI's  2,500 members come from nearly every state in the US and 60 foreign countries and include the world’s leading engineers and earth scientists, architects and urban planners, and experts in the policy and social sciences. EERI members come from all areas of professional practice, government, and academia.

¶ Purpose:  The objective of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is to reduce earthquake risk by (1) advancing the science and practice of earthquake engineering, (2) improving understanding of the impact of earthquakes on the physical, social, economic, political, and cultural environment, and (3) advocating comprehensive and realistic measures for reducing the harmful effects of earthquakes.

¶ Membership:  EERI offers  seven grades of membership :

• Active Membership
• Affiliate Membership
• Subscribing Membership
• Retired Membership
• Student Membership
• Young Professional Membership
• Institutional Membership 

For downloading membership application forms & fee details, Click Here to go the relevant page of official website of EERI.