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JOIN SAIP MEMBERSHIP
Physics is a basic science that is a basis for all science and technology disciplines. This results in physics graduates
working in every sector imaginable. Therefore, SAIP caters for a wide range of industries and economic sectors.
SAIP membership includes any physicists who graduated with at least physics related degree working in either;
industry, commerce, government, academia, research, theoretical physics, experimental physics, and uses physics skills
and thought processes in their job/career.
Why Professional Membership is Important
Academic qualifications are only the beginning of a career in physics and its applications. The need for continuing
professional development is widely recognised to be the mechanism by which professionals maintain their
knowledge after the formal education process has been completed.
By becoming a member of a
professional society, one demonstrates their commitment to maintaining competence in their field through
continuing your professional development from activities such as conferences, schools and workshops and abiding
by an acceptable code of conduct. Membership of a professional society is an important addition to a physicist’s
personal credentials for example when competing for a job membership of professional society will
distinguish one from other applicants with similar qualifications but no professional affiliation.
1. Stay informed - News flashes and alerts are sent directly to your email. A quarterly magazine, Physics
Comment, will keep you briefed on physics news, government policy and jobs in industry and
academia.
2. Specialist Groups and Networking - Through the various activities of SAIP, networks
have been
established
with
the
African
and
International
Physics communities, to
benefit all our members. You will make important new contacts and forge lifelong professional
relationships by getting involved in a specialist group.
3. Save Money - You will receive discounted rates for SIAP conferences, and have the benefit of paying
affiliate membership fees for IOP membership.
4. Employment opportunity information - Job advertisements will be displayed on our new website and mailed
to members from time to time.
5. Access to current information on sources of funding grants and scholarships -Exclusive service provided
to our members via a direct email system.
6. Scientific
meetings
-
The
annual
conferences
and
workshops
provide
learning
opportunities for different specialisation areas and varying degrees of experience.
7. Especially for the global physics community – You will have the opportunity to partake in events
organised by the SAIP for the Physics community in South Africa as well as Africa: developmental
workshops, schools, and conferences.
8. Additional resources - Your membership privileges also include information and guidance when
applying for and acquiring visas to study, participate in the scientific meeting and research
opportunities in South Africa and abroad. There is also an exclusive member-only area on our
website.
9. Career guidance and resources - Career assistance is provided to all members to find their career path
in industry or academia.
10. Opportunities to win awards for excellence - SAIP recognises contributions to physics in SA by
awarding two different medals and various student prizes at the annual conference.
11. Teaching and Learning Resources for schools - As part of our growing outreach
programme we
provide
teachers
and
learners
with
the
tools
and opportunities to
allow and motivate more learners to follow careers with physics as a background.
JOIN SAIP TODAY CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY: http://
www.saip.org.za/index.php/members/membership-info
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