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Join the Geological Society of Africa

Become part of Africa's premier geoscience community. Access knowledge, networks, and opportunities that advance your career and the continent.

Why Become a Member

Membership Benefits

By being a member of GSAf, you actively participate in encouraging earth science education and research across Africa.

Stay Informed

  • Geosciences activities across the continent
  • Research funding opportunities
  • Scholarship possibilities
  • International scientific cooperation info

Conference Access

  • GSAf conferences at reduced prices
  • Colloquium of African Geology access
  • Seminar series participation
  • Option to pay 10 years fees at CAG

Journal of African Earth Sciences

  • Publish your scientific results in JAES
  • Reach colleagues inside and outside Africa
  • Subscribe to JAES at a reduced rate
  • Access to scientific archives
Fee Collection Policy: To reduce transfer expenses, the council collects fees in a cycle every two years during the Colloquium of African Geology. Members may also pay 10 years of fees at once during the Colloquium.
Choose Your Plan

Membership Packages

Select the category that best describes your professional status. All fees are in USD.

Developing country rates apply to members from African nations and other designated developing countries. Developed country rates apply to all other members.

Individual Membership

Developing Countries
$50/year
  • Full GSAf membership
  • Reduced conference fees
  • JAES subscription discount
  • Research funding alerts
  • Members directory listing
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Best Value

Life Membership

Developing Countries
$500one-time
  • Lifetime GSAf membership
  • All individual benefits
  • No annual renewals
  • Senior recognition status
  • Subject to Council approval
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** Subject to Council and General Assembly approval.

Associate / Student

Developing Countries
$20/year
  • Full-time students only
  • Mentorship access
  • Reduced conference fees
  • JAES student access
  • Dept. head endorsement required
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* Requires Head of Department endorsement.

Institutional

Developing Countries
$500/year
  • University / Company membership
  • Multiple staff coverage
  • Institutional directory listing
  • Conference sponsorship options
  • Research partnership access
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Individual Membership

Developed Countries
$50/year
  • Full GSAf membership
  • Reduced conference fees
  • JAES subscription discount
  • Research funding alerts
  • Members directory listing
Join Now
Best Value

Life Membership

Developed Countries
$500one-time
  • Lifetime GSAf membership
  • All individual benefits
  • No annual renewals
  • Senior recognition status
  • Subject to Council approval
Join Now

** Subject to Council and General Assembly approval.

Associate / Student

Developed Countries
$20/year
  • Full-time students only
  • Mentorship access
  • Reduced conference fees
  • JAES student access
  • Dept. head endorsement required
Join Now

* Requires Head of Department endorsement.

Institutional

Developed Countries
$500/year
  • University / Company membership
  • Multiple staff coverage
  • Institutional directory listing
  • Conference sponsorship options
  • Research partnership access
Join Now
Payment Information

Methods of Payment

Bank TransferTransfer to bank account in EURO at current rate of exchange
ChequeIn EURO equivalent, payable to the Geological Society of Africa
International Money OrderWith all charges paid, to the invoice address or Regional Vice-President
Online PaymentVia Paystack or Stripe (card payment) during registration

Bank Account Details

BankCommercial Bank of Ethiopia
Account NameGeological Society of Africa
Account (ETB)1000061131306
Account (Other currencies)1000061131195
BIC/SWIFTCBETETAA
Telephone251-0115 15 72 10 / 251-0115 53 00 42
Fax251-0115 54 62 43
Emailcbefnrt@ethionet.et

Invoice Address

Prof. Dr. Asfawossen Asrat (Honorary Treasurer)
GSAf Secretariat — School of Earth Sciences
Addis Ababa University, P.O.Box 1176
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

asfawossena@gmail.com