African Forensic Sciences Academy

Membership Benefits​

  1. Full Members each have one vote in the affairs of AFSA.  
  2. Full Members qualify to serve on Committees and Working Groups of AFSA, and consequently shape the future of AFSA.  
  3. Full members have voting privileges in the Committees and Working Groups on which they serve.  
  4. Full members are recognised by their peers via their AFSA Membership Certificates as forensic science practitioners, on the continent and beyond. 
  5. Be part of the first continental forensic science Academy that is formally registered, with independent oversight. 
  6. Join a prestigious and vibrant community of African forensic science professionals and international practitioners.
  7. Opportunities to grow their own professional collaborations and networks.  
  8. Qualify for discounted access and priority invitations to selected AFSA-organised events, including AFSA conferences.
  9. Opportunity for student members to present at various AFSA events. 
  10. Volunteer at AFSA events.  
  11. Entities can join as affiliate members. 
  12. Eligible for sponsorships to qualifying members to deliver presentations (platform and/or poster) at selected international conferences. Note: AFSA will post an invitation for each event where sponsorship is available to its members and comply with the relevant terms and conditions for that particular event. 
  13. Research by members can be showcased on AFSA platforms & newsletters.  
  14. Student members can join AFSA and progress to Associate or Full Membership categories as soon as they qualify.