The NFCRC is guided by Members who participate through the advisory committees and active participation in the tutorials, outreach, and research activities of the center.

The annual Membership fee supports the Educational and Outreach and Market Dynamic element of the center, student fellowships and seed funding for innovative research concepts. The recognition of participation adds measurably to the Member organization through the international visibility of the center, the opportunity for direct networking with the fuel cell technologies community, and the access to marketing and research information.