How to Join the DDI Alliance
Becoming a member of the DDI Alliance is simple and helps shape the future of metadata standards.
Steps to Join
- Complete the Forms
- Submit Your Application
- Email your completed forms to the DDI Secretariat at ICPSR, University of Michigan.
Why Join?
- Influence DDI Standards: Participate in voting on DDI products, contributing to the evolution of international metadata standards.
- Leadership Opportunities: Be eligible for election to Executive Board and Scientific Board leadership, shaping the strategic direction of the DDI Alliance.
- Collaborative Engagement: Join working groups to collaborate on the development of DDI products and provide guidance to the community.
- Networking Opportunities: Attend annual meetings and events to connect with professionals and organizations in the data documentation field.
- Brand Association: Utilize DDI Alliance trademarks in your promotional materials, showcasing your commitment to data standards.
- Support the Sustainability of DDI Standards: Directly contribute and financially sustain the ongoing maintenance, development, and enhancement of DDI standards, ensuring they remain robust, up-to-date, and freely available to the global research and statistical community.
Annual Membership Dues
The DDI Alliance member fee structure is a tiered pricing structure based on organization size and membership benefits. The basic membership fee for OECD countries is $3,000 USD. Annual dues begin on July 1 and run through June 30.
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Organization type/size |
Membership |
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Premium |
Contributor |
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OECD* Country |
Non-OECD* Country |
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Educational and non-profit organizations |
4,500 |
3,000 |
1,500 |
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Government organizations |
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Employing > 500 |
7,500 |
5,000 |
2,500 |
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Employing 100-500 |
6,000 |
4,000 |
2,000 |
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Employing 1-99 |
4,500 |
3,000 |
1,500 |
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For-profit companies including vendors |
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Employing 10,000+ |
30,000 |
20,000 |
10,000 |
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Employing 5,000-9,999 |
22,500 |
15,000 |
7,500 |
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Employing 500-4999 |
15,000 |
10,000 |
5,000 |
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Employing 100-499 |
10,500 |
7,000 |
3,500 |
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Employing 10-99 |
7,500 |
5,000 |
2,500 |
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Employing < 10 |
4,500 |
3,000 |
1,500 |
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*OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) categories signify a fee structure for organizations established within OECD member countries. Non-OECD country categories are included to encourage a broader, more inclusive membership body of organizations. |
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Directed Contributions
Organizations desiring to speed the development of DDI may make financial or in-kind contributions in addition to annual membership dues. Development requests are subject to a standard review process.
Associate Membership
While the standard fee-based membership is strongly recommended as the best option for membership, the Alliance also offers an Associate Membership option, which does not require a membership fee but does not carry voting rights. Associate Members appoint member representatives to participate in annual meetings, "with voice, but without vote." Like full members, associate member organizations are expected to engage one or more members of their staff in Alliance activities, including working groups or committees.
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