Application Procedure
An application for the European Geologist (EurGeol) title must be submitted through one of the EFG’s Licensed Bodies which are authorised to award the title. These Licensed Bodies are the:
IGI
Institute of Geologists of Ireland
CNG
Italian National Council of Geologists
GSL
Geological Society of London
ICOG
Spanish Association of Professional Geologists
CHGEOL
Swiss Association of Geologists
ILB
International Licensed Body
The ILB is operated by EFG for applicants who are not members of one of the above mentioned National Licensed Bodies. The applications to the ILB need to be presented by a National Vetting Committee (NVC).
List of NVCs:
FEES
The application fee amounts to 70€ (34€ administrative charge + 38€ first annual subscription).
For geologists applying via the NLBs details will be given upon submission of the application files to the respective LB.
For applications via the ILB, the EFG Office will issue an invoice to the applicant.
Once the payment has been settled, the ILB will process the application.
Elections are confirmed as soon as your application has been approved by the ILB and the reception of the fee is acknowledged by the EFG Office, after which title certificates are issued and your name appears on the EurGeol register published on this web site.
Application Documents
Application Form
Sponsor Letter
Privacy notice
While submitting your EurGeol title application to the International Licensed Body, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is collecting the personal data you are providing in the application form with the purpose of processing your application.
EFG is committed to protecting your privacy. When we process personal data, we observe the rules laid down in the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
The following personal data is collected: title, first name, last name, date of birth, place of birth, nationality, registration number, photograph, business address, home address, telephone number, fax, email, passport or national identity card details, academic qualifications, sectors of experience, publications, continuing professional development programmes, membership of other bodies and professional occupations. The replies to these questions are mandatory for the evaluation of your application.
The recipients of your data will be the EFG Licensed Body members who will evaluate the quality of your application. Your data will be treated confidentially and will not be disclosed to third parties.
You have the right to access your personal data and the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data. If you have any queries concerning the processing of your personal data, you may address them to the EFG Office at info.efg@eurogeologists.eu. For more information you can also have a look at EFG’s privacy policy at https://eurogeologists.eu/privacy-notice.
