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An inclusive research community for individuals committed to research and innovation — open irrespective of institution or location. Contribution over credentials.

Why Join

What membership gives you

Real collaboration

Work alongside students, academics and industry professionals on live research projects.

Mentorship

Learn from experienced researchers through peer learning and hands-on guidance.

Earned authorship

Gain authorship on publications through genuine intellectual and technical contribution.

Tools & resources

Access internal resources, workshops, seminars and an organisational email address.

Membership Philosophy

ICResG is an inclusive research community for individuals who demonstrate genuine interest and commitment to research and innovation.

Membership is open to HND graduates, Bachelor's degree holders, postgraduate students, academic staff, researchers, industry professionals, and individuals with a demonstrated interest in computing research.

Contribution over credentials: academic qualifications alone do not determine a member's value within ICResG. Contributions, commitment and willingness to learn remain the foundation of participation.

Membership Benefits

  • Collaborate on real research projects across Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science and intelligent computing.
  • Mentorship from experienced academics, researchers and industry professionals.
  • Opportunity to earn authorship on peer-reviewed publications through genuine contribution.
  • Hands-on experience with research tools, software development, datasets and publication processes.
  • Access to internal resources, workshops, seminars, journal clubs and training programmes.
  • A professional member profile and eligibility for an organisational email address.
  • An international network of researchers spanning academia, industry and government.

Membership Requirements

Members are expected to have:

  • A personal laptop suitable for research activities.
  • Reliable internet access for research collaboration.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
  • Willingness to actively contribute to research activities.
  • Respect for teamwork, deadlines and ethical research practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Membership is open to HND graduates, Bachelor's degree holders, postgraduate students, academic staff, researchers and industry professionals. Contribution matters more than credentials.

No. ICResG follows a contribution-based authorship model — authorship is earned through meaningful intellectual and technical contributions, never granted automatically.

No. Membership is open irrespective of institution or location.

A personal laptop suitable for research activities, reliable internet access, and a genuine commitment to learning and contributing.

Applications are reviewed by administrators against your academic background, research interests, skills and statement of interest. You will be notified of the outcome by email.

Application Status

Applications are open

Complete the online form and our administrators will review your application.

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How it works

  1. 1
    Apply onlineShare your background, interests and a short statement.
  2. 2
    ReviewAdministrators assess your application.
  3. 3
    WelcomeApproved members receive an ID, account and profile.
  4. 4
    ContributeJoin a research team and start collaborating.