GECA Membership Registration Form

GECA Membership Application Form

Welcome to the GECA registration process. Please note that this is a two-stage application process as follows: 1. Complete the form below, sign and submit it electronically as indicated. The filled form will automatically be delivered to the GECA Secretariat for review. 2. GECA Secretariat will acknowledge and provide feedback on the application within 3-5 days to the email indicated in the form.
1. Member Name*

TitleFirst NameMiddle NameLast Name
Birth Date*

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Nationality *
Phone Number Home/Moble:*
Office Phone Number
E-mail *
2. EXISTING MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Are you a member of a recognised organisation and /professional bodies?

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Please state the: Organisation /professional body, the membership category, membership number and registration date

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3. Educational Achievements: *

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4. Employment history and special field[s] of interest: *

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5. GECA Membership:

Membership is open to all who support the objectives and ideals of GECA. Both individuals and organisations are eligible for membership and these should demonstrate expertise and or competencies in the GECA thematic areas, and a good knowledge and understanding of the issues including related policy and legislation, and strong analytical capacity. Below is a description of the membership categories, and benefits for each category.
5.1 Membership categories:

a. Individual membership: Full membership is open to all scholars, professionals and policymakers who have postgraduate or advanced training in environment, agricultural, and social sciences, and related disciplines. Full members have voting rights.

Benefits: (i) Receive timely information on opportunities for training, research funding and publications on GECA thematic areas, (ii) Participate in research consortia to write and implement projects, (iii) Access GECA’s network of researchers and partner organisations, (iv) Entitled to discounts on registration and hotel accommodation for activities organized by GECA, and (v) Opportunity to publish material on GECA website (blogs, academic papers, etc), subject to approval by the Board.

b. Associate membership: Associate membership is open to scholars, professionals and policymakers who support the objectives of the Organisation but are not eligible for regular membership. Associate members have no voting rights. One can apply to the board for consideration for a associate type of membership.

Beneifts: (i) Receive GECA bi-annual online newsletter, and (ii) Invitation to attend conferences and activities organised by GECA and its network of partners

c. Student membership: Student membership is open to graduate and undergraduate students with an interest in the areas of gender, environment and agricultural studies. Student members have no voting rights.

Benefits: (i) Open to internship opportunities whenever these are available at GECA and its partner institutions, (ii) Invited to student workshops to enhance learning and interaction for junior scientists, and (iii) Information on opportunities and funding for advanced studies.

d. Honorary membership: Honorary membership accorded to those recognized for their lifetime achievements in the GECA’s thematic areas (retired academia/scientists and policy makers, and community leaders and elders). Honorary members have no voting rights.

Benefits: (i) Receive GECA bi-annual online newsletter. and publications, (ii) Invited to attend and participate at conferences organised by GECA and its network of partners, (iii) Member is profiled on GECA website and publications, and (iv) Members are recognised at GECA events.

e. Corporate membership:Corporate membership is open to institutions that support the objectives of GECA. Corporate members are allowed to vote but are limited to only one vote which would be expressed by its authorized delegate.

Benefits: (i) Collaborate with GECA on research projects and co-opt its membership, (ii) Can register a maximum of two participants at membership rates, and (iii) Corporate logo placed on GECA materials and website.
5.2: GECA Membership Fees 2024/2026*

1. Individual (Scientist/Professional) - $502. Corporate (Public agency, University, NGOs) - $2003. Honorary (Once in a lifetime payment for individuals) - $5004. Student - $20
6. PAYMENT: Note that upon approval of the application one is expected to make a bank payment for the selected category of membership. We use direct bank and mobile money payments. Membership is annual and is subject to approval by the GECA Research Institute Secretariat . Membership fees once paid are non-refundable. Membership dues are cumulative if not paid when normally due to the next payment.

Payments to the Uganda Shillings Account: Exchange Rate Applicable is USD 1: UGX 3800
7. Declarations [To be ticked and signed without alteration]

Data Protection
I understand and consent to the information provided on this form being processed by GECA Research Institute for its sole use, for the purpose of administering my membership to the institution. I give my permission for GECA to access my information for management, administration and registration purposes only.

I confirm that I wish to receive information (by electronic means) of GECA’s events and services which may be of interest and benefit to me.
Please tick the box to confirm that you have read and accept the data protection Terms and Conditions declaration:*

I have read and understand the data protection terms and conditions
I declare that the statements made on this form are, to the best of my knowledge, true. I agree to comply with the constitution and associated regulations governing membership to GECA Research Institute. I understand that this is a commitment to behave ethically within my profession.

I agree to do my best to promote the interests of GECA wherever possible. I undertake that I will pay the membership fee determined annually by GECA’s board and, if at any time I wish to resign from GECA, I will provide adequate notice as stipulated in the GECA Constitution.
Please tick the box to confirm that you have read and accept these membership Terms and conditions:*

I have read and understand these terms and conditions
8. Membership Rules

1. Respect Others on the GECA Platforms and during the interactions. 2. Respect the purpose of the GECA community and use the provided platforms to share successes, challenges and provide constructive feedback. 3. All defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening and offensive language are strictly prohibited. 4. Respect intellectual property. Post content that you have personally created or have permission to use and have properly attributed to the content creator. 5. Engagement in active politics on the platforms is not allowed.
Agree you have read and understood*

I have read, understood, and accepted the rules for membership.
9. Privacy Policy
Images*

I understand that occasionally, photos and videos from members and their work will be used in promotional material for GECA. I agree to allow my image or images from my work to be used for this purpose and that I will not be compensated. I also understand that once a promotional item has been produced, it is not possible to remove my image from the production.
Contact information*

I understand that the GECA will never share my contact information for commercial purposes. I may, however, be contacted by the GECA Secretariat about announcements and information relevant to GECA membership.
Complete the checklist*

I have completed all the sections of this formI have signed the form
Signature of Member*

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For more information contact:

GECA Research Institute Secretariat,

P. O. Box 151420,

Kampala GPO, Uganda.

Telephone: +256 772 523057

Email: geca@esipps.org

www: geca.esipps.org

8. For Institution USE ONLY:

	Date received:	GECA Secretariat Acknowledged	Checked and Approved	Membership category approved	Membership Number assigned	Membership certificate issued
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GECA Membership Application Form

5. GECA Membership:

7. Declarations [To be ticked and signed without alteration]

8. Membership Rules

9. Privacy Policy