The Society is open to professional scientists, technicians and technologists, as well as students and members of the trade [microscopy and associated equipment].

To become a MSSA member complete the online form and submit. A confirmation email along with an account statement will be sent to the email address supplied upon receipt of the online form.

WHY BECOME A MEMBER?

Membership entitles you to

• a reduced fee for conference registration
• receipt of the informative newsletter (MSSA NEWS) during the year
• access to discussion groups (MSSA Listserver) and regional meetings

Types of Members

We have four forms of membership to MSSA

• Ordinary membership is open to all persons interested in any form of microscopy and related topics.  Students not in full-time employment are eligible for a reduced membership fee.
• Institutional membership is open to all scientific institutions, business firms or other corporate bodies which have an interest in microscopy, such a member nominating up to four representative members.
• Student membership is open to any currently registered student of any recognised university in Southern Africa
  
• Life membership which shall be open, on application, to members in good standing of the Society (at least for the previous 5 years) over the age of 55 years and retired*.

Your status with the society can be confirmed, or checked, by contacting  Mr Alan Hall

Annual membership fees:  ( last updated 23 December 2019 )

A joining fee of  R50.00 is payable by Ordinary and  Institutional members.

Download the MSSA Constitution

MSSA Constitution