Join the academic arbitration network that independently reviews every AIRGC and AIEC certification — a program of the American Research Foundation. Free to apply. PhD holders, professors, and senior researchers welcome.
Fellowship application is free. The IAASA certification exam has a separate fee.
The International Fellowship Program in Arbitration and Scientific Assessment offers researchers, PhD holders, and academicians the opportunity to become a Research Fellow of the American Research Foundation — achieving the IAASA professional certificate and joining the independent review panel that powers IFPASA's AI governance certifications.
IFPASA Fellows are the independent reviewers behind every AIRGC organizational certification and AIEC ethical certification issued — applying the same peer-review standards to AI governance that the academic world applies to published research.
ARF is highly selective. While there is no limit on fellowships admitted each year, not all qualified applicants will be granted fellowship status. There is no formal interview — applicants may be contacted for additional information.
IAASA certification after passing the exam. CIRA (Certified International Research Administrator) and CIR (Certified International Researcher) also available.
Affiliation with the American Research Foundation. Title of Scientific Fellow of the ARF. Listed in the international arbitrators database.
Access to 7,400+ researchers across 50+ countries. Peer mentoring, collaborative research opportunities, and ARF academic events.
All fellows receive a 30% discount on the new CAIG Certified AI Governance Professional credential — the AI governance extension of your arbitration career.
Act as independent reviewer for scientific publishers. Contribute to and cite the Sigma AI Readiness Model research literature. Publish articles through IFPASA and ARF channels. Review AIRGC and AIEC applications as a certified arbitrator.
Certificate of Recognition for arbitration and evaluation experience after the first year of membership.
IFPASA Fellows are the independent review panel behind every AIRGC and AIEC certificate issued. Earn CAIG-P — built on the Sigma AI Readiness Model — and become a qualified AI governance reviewer. 30% fellowship discount applies.