The Honorary Fellows Award was established by CIES in 1982 to honor senior members of the society who, through a period of life-long service and contribution to the field of comparative and international education as evidenced by scholarship, teaching, research and technical service, have advanced the field qualitatively and significantly. The award was established to recognize those scholars who have made the most marked contributions to growth in the field.

The criteria for selection of CIES Honorary Fellows are as follows:

An outstanding record in two of the following areas in comparative and international education, and an adequate involvement in the third area:
– Scholarly research and publication

– Teaching and mentoring

– Policy, planning, evaluation, technical assistance and administrative activities

A significant contribution to the development and quality of the Society
A long and distinguished career spanning more than 30 years; normally the candidate will be 60 years or older
Long and active membership in CIES, including the years immediately prior to nomination