About Us:
The rationale for the formation of this association is to create a platform and a vibrant ecosystem that brings together both academic PhDs and doctorate professionals from various universities, industries, and government parastatals.
The main purpose for this is to facilitate networking for sharing ideas, driving causes that uplift our community and bring about impactful changes, and spring-board citizenry participation of this intelligentsia in nation-building and economic development. It is undeniable that this human capital is very pivotal to the development of any country and must not be ignored. As such, the harnessing of such potential and its utilisation and contributions will be meaningful
What We Do:
SAAPhDs is a non-profit, largely volunteer run, national association of academic / non-academic doctors, researchers and other technical professionals which is about knowledge sharing and advancing the research output from varies fields of study in South Africa.
Membership recruitment, retention and growth is placed in the broad context of member relations. The Association will endeavour to service its members and provide value to the general membership.
The Constitution provides for Full and Student Membership.
- Membership fees are paid annually and are approved by the Executive Committee (Exco).
- Annual subscription fees are payable by members joining the Association.
- Fees differ for the various membership categories.