Jump to ⤵
Application and election deadlines
The Society holds validation interviews four times a year via online interviews, usually in March, May/June, September and November. Interviews dates will be confirmed with you once the Assessors have reviewed your application.
| Application submission deadline | Interviews will be held before | Election date |
|---|---|---|
| 01 January 2025 | 04 April 2025 | 07 May 2025 |
| 01 March 2025 | 13 June 2025 | 02 July 2025 |
| 01 June 2025 | 12 September 2025 | 08 October 2025 |
| 01 August 2025 | 07 November 2025 | 26 November 2025 |
*Due to application processing demands, numbers are capped at 50 candidates per review round.
Before you apply for Chartership
Criteria and procedure validation
If you do not hold a Master's level degree, you must submit a 'Master's Level Equivalence Report' (MLER) which can be found in 'other routes to Chartership' below.
What to include in your application
For Fellows going the standard route to Chartership, you will need to include a professional report detailing your professional development with focus on the relevant Chartership competency criteria being applied for.
20+ years' professional experience route
The Society recognises that Fellows with more than 20 years of professional experience may find it more difficult to produce detailed documentary evidence of their early professional work.
That's why there is a '20+ years' route to Chartership which includes different documentation to make it easier for you to complete your application. Instead of a professional report, you can fill out a 'career account'.
Master's level equivalence
If you do not hold a Master's level degree, you must submit a 'Master's Level Equivalence Report' (MLER).
Logging CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
The updated MyGSL will soon allow you to log your CPD online. Whilst this experience is being improved, we have put together a template logbook which you can download and use to track your CPD.
A record of CPD activities for at least the last three years must be included with your application in the CPD section of the application.
Supporting documents
Supporter statement
Link to formGuidance for specific sectors
Other resources
Chartership advice sessions
For more information about Chartership, you can attend one of the below scheduled sessions.
The drop-in sessions are intended for those who are about to submit their application as an opportunity to ask any final questions.
| Online Chartership Event for Candidates and Supporters: Talk and Q&A Session | 16 April 2025 | 12pm-1pm (BST) |
| Online Chartership Event for Candidates and Supporters: June deadline drop-in session | 6 May 2025 | 12pm-12.30pm (BST) |
| Online Chartership Event for Candidates and Supporters: Talk and Q&A Session | 4 June 2025 | 12pm-1pm (BST) |
| Online Chartership Event for Candidates and Supporters: August deadline drop-in session | 2 July 2025 | 12pm-12.30pm (BST) |
| Online Chartership Event for Candidates and Supporters: Talk and Q&A Session | 8 October 2025 | 12pm-1pm (BST) |
| Online Chartership Event for Candidates and Supporters: January 2026 deadline drop-in session | 3 December 2025 | 12pm-12.30pm (GMT) |
If your organisation has a number of staff looking to work towards Chartership in the next 12-18 months, we welcome enquiries to provide you with an online Chartership Q&A event. Please email chartership@geolsoc.org.uk for more details.
Postponed candidate information
Chartership stamp and logo
Retrospective award of Chartership
Those gaining Chartered Geologist status can be awarded Chartered Scientist status retrospectively up to a period of two years without the need of a further interview.