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How to become a member of SAGES

What is SAGES?

SAGES pools world-leading expertise in geoscience and environmental science from across Scotland’s research base, creating a multi-disciplinary alliance at the forefront of earth and environmental research. SAGES is a funded geoscience network – for mutual benefit of members and the ultimate beneficiaries of research. Find out more about the benefits of SAGES membership

You will receive a welcome email if your membership application is successful. Please allow 2 – 3 weeks from submission date, if you have not received an update after this period please contact [email protected]

We offer three types of membership:

* Research & Academic Staff membership (open to partner institute members only)
* Post Graduate Associate membership (open to PhD’s from partner institutes only)
* Affiliate membership (open to individuals who are not members of partner institutes for an annual fee)

Research & Academic Staff membership criteria and application process
  • You must be employed by a SAGES partner institute.
  • Your area of research should be relevant to one or more SAGES Themes. These links may be indirect, the important point is that your area of research falls within the broad remit of SAGES (Geoscience & Society).
  • Research & Academic Staff membership application form
    Please complete the online SAGES Research & Academic staff application and attach a short CV, e.g. your most recent two page RCUK-type CV.

    Research & Academic Staff applications are approved by the SAGES Director.

    SAGES Research & Academic Staff Membership Application

    Application form for Research & Academic staff to join SAGES
    • Roles and institutions since gaining PhD
    • Maximum of 5
    • Please note that we would like to post the information given above on the SAGES website (as we do for all SAGES members). Please indicate if you would not like this posted. Information below will not be posted, and will be used only to assess your application.
    • Max. file size: 50 MB.
    • On submission you will receive an auto confirmation with a transcript of your application.
    • If you use Twitter please provide your username and follow us @ScotSAGES

    SAGES Associate PhD membership criteria & application process
  • You must be a member of a SAGES partner institute.
  • Your area of research must be linked to a SAGES Theme.
  • SAGES Associate PhD membership application form
    Please complete the online SAGES Associate Post Graduate membership application and attach a short CV, e.g. your most recent two page RCUK-type CV.

    PhD student applications are approved by the Graduate School Convenor.

    SAGES Associate/Funded Post Graduate Membership Application

    Application form for SAGES Associate & SAGES funded Post Graduates membership
    • Only to be completed for SAGES funded membership applications. Must be from a SAGES partner institution
    • Only to be completed for SAGES funded membership applications. Must be a SAGES partner institute
    • Max. file size: 50 MB.
    • On submission you will receive an auto confirmation with a transcript of your application
    • If you use Twitter please provide your username and follow us @ScotSAGES

    Affiliate membership criteria & application process
  • You are not a member of a SAGES partner institute.
  • Your area of research should be relevant to one or more SAGES Themes. These links may be indirect, the important point is that your area of research falls within the broad remit of SAGES (Geoscience & Society).
  • You have read and agree to the SAGES affiliate membership terms and conditions and agree to pay an annual subscription fee of £100 (including VAT).
  • Affiliate membership application form
    Please complete the online SAGES affiliate membership application and attach a short CV, e.g. your most recent two page RCUK-type CV.

    Affiliate membership applications are approved by the SAGES Director and Research and Innovation Committee.

    Membership will be valid for 1 year from receipt of subscription payment.

    SAGES Affiliate Membership Application

    Application form for Research & Academic staff and Post Graduates from non SAGES partner institutes to join SAGES as affiliate members
    • Only to be completed by Post Graduate applicants
    • Max. file size: 50 MB.
    • On submission you will receive an auto confirmation with a transcript of your application.
    • If you use Twitter please provide your username and follow us @ScotSAGES
    • Please enter the full address including postcode for the subscription invoice
      I agree to the benefits, terms and conditions of SAGES Affiliate membership
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