Dear ASSAf Members
The Academy is pleased to announce that the 2026 Member election cycle is now open.
Members are invited to submit nominations of candidates who meet the criteria for election to the Academy. The Call for Nominations provides full details of the eligibility criteria, nomination requirements and submission process, together with the prescribed nomination form.
The active participation of Members in this process is essential to sustaining the excellence, diversity and impact of the Academy. You are particularly encouraged to consider nominees from under-represented groups, in support of enhancing the representivity of ASSAf’s Membership.
As outlined in the Call, completed nominations, together with the nominee’s full CV, must be submitted by 30 April 2026.
Your engagement in this important process is sincerely appreciated.
Thank you, and kind regards,Renate Venier
On behalf of Prof Christian Pirk: General Secretary Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)