Standards Participation
Fees and Exemptions

The Standards Participation Subscription

Members:
A Standards Participation Supplement, currently $500 per year, is required for members who wish to monitor or participate in standards activities as part of the Standards Community.

• This is available through the purchase of an additional Standards Participation Subscription, which can be added on when you renew your membership or join as a new member, via the member portal: https://portal.smpte.org 

• If you’ve already purchased or renewed your membership without selecting the subscription, you can still add Standards Participation to your account as a separate purchase. To do so contact membership@smpte.org.

Non-Members:
Non-Members who wish to participate may also purchase a Standards Participation Subscription at a higher rate, currently $775/year.  Please contact membership@smpte.org for details.

Exemptions

Certain individuals may apply for exemption from the participation fee, based on the following

• Life Members, Life Fellows, and Honorary Members: this exemption recognizes the long and/or exceptional service of these members to the Society, and the value of this experience to the standards process.
• Those not generating income related to standards activities: educators, retirees, and others able to certify that they do not receive compensation related to their participation in standards committees. Please note that if you are employed in the industry, and your standards activity is related to your employer's business, you do not qualify for the exemption.
• Those members who are unemployed or otherwise experiencing financial hardship that would prevent their participation may apply for exemption.

If you believe you may be exempt from the standards participation fee, please contact the Director of Standards to apply for the exemption. With the exception of the case of Life and Honorary Members, exemption requests must be resubmitted annually upon membership renewal.