Regional academy of the Pacific
Pacific Academy of Sciences
Membership Application Guidelines
Members join a growing Pacific network of scholars, researchers, practitioners, and knowledge holders, with opportunities for regional collaboration, fully funded training and professional development, and a pathway towards future recognition as a PAS Fellow. See below for full details on membership benefits and fees.
Ready to apply? Complete the application form to join the PAS community.
WHY JOIN
Membership Benefits
As a PAS Member, you gain:
Membership of a regional network of Pacific scholars, researchers, practitioners, and knowledge holders
Access to fully funded training programmes and professional development opportunities
Opportunities to collaborate on Pacific-focused research and initiatives across the region
Invitations to PAS events, congresses, and members-only briefings
The opportunity to join Pacific Futures, our network for emerging researchers, with access to mentoring and additional development opportunities
A recognised pathway towards future election as a PAS Fellow
FEES
Membership Fees
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
NZD $50
PAS Membership carries an annual subscription fee of NZD $50, which supports the Academy’s work across the Pacific region.
Fee waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis for applicants facing financial hardship, to support equitable access to the Academy. If cost is a barrier to your application, please indicate this in the application form.
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ELIGIBILITY
Pacific Connection Pathways
Applicants may be eligible through one or more pathways:
Ancestry ties to the Pacific Islands
Substantial domicile within the Pacific Islands
Significant contributions to Pacific interests while based outside the region
CRITERIA
Admission Criteria
Member Criteria
To be admitted as a Member, the applicant must:
Have the necessary skills and experience to undertake independent research; and/or
Have rendered sustained service to science, technology, the humanities, or Pacific traditional knowledge in or for the Pacific Islands.
Demonstrating Research Competence
Competence may be demonstrated by (but not limited to) one of several pathways:
PhD qualification or equivalent, plus subsequent independent research activity; or
Master’s qualification or equivalent, plus demonstrated independent research activity (normally three peer reviewed publications drawn from the subsequent research); or
Bachelor’s degree plus demonstrated independent research activity (normally five peer reviewed publications drawn from the subsequent research); or
Other forms of evidence that demonstrate research independence, subject to the satisfaction of the Committee.
Demonstrating Sustained Service
Sustained service may be demonstrated by meeting some or all of the following:
A sustained period of activity in a voluntary role in the non-profit sector in promoting or advancing science, technology, the humanities or traditional Pacific Knowledge
A personally directed programme of activity in science, technology or the humanities leading to outcomes that benefit the Pacific Islands
A sustained period of activity, going beyond the norm for the person’s employment role, and leading to outcomes that benefit the Pacific Islands
A sustained period of meritorious activity in the service of the Academy.
YOUR APPLICATION
What You’ll Provide
To complete your application, you will be asked to:
Provide personal and referee details
Submit a CV and supporting evidence demonstrating research independence and/or sustained service
Indicate whether you wish to be considered for Emerging Researcher status, which brings you into Pacific Futures and provides access to mentoring and development opportunities
Make the required declarations regarding PAS governance documents and subscription obligations
APPLY
Ready to apply?
All applications are assessed by the PAS Membership Committee, which may seek additional advice as needed. The Committee reserves the right to decline admission to any applicant it considers not a fit and proper person for membership. By submitting the application form, you confirm that the information provided is true and complete.