Chartered Institute for Archaeologists
The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) is a professional organisation for archaeologists working in the United Kingdom and overseas. It was founded in 1982, and at 21 July 2020 had 3,931 members overall, of whom 3,033 were accredited professionals; it also has 80 accredited organisations.
| Abbreviation | CIfA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1982 |
| Legal status | Professional organisation |
| Purpose | To advance the practice of archaeology and allied disciplines |
| Headquarters | Power Steele Building, Wessex Hall, University of Reading |
Membership | 3900 |
Chief Executive | Peter Hinton |
Staff | 14 |
| Website | www |
CIfA members are drawn from across the archaeological community, and from around the world - in 2018 the membership included archaeologists from 40 countries.
Accredited membership is by election following a satisfactory demonstration of archaeological experience and competence and an undertaking to abide by the institute's code of conduct. CIfA's aims are to advance the practice of archaeology and allied disciplines by promoting professional standards and ethics for conserving, managing, understanding and promoting enjoyment of the heritage.
CIfA is currently based at the University of Reading.