Membership Categories

The Academy offers four types of membership. Regular, Fellow, Emeritus, Provisional, Associate, and Student. Under the by-laws, both Fellows and Emeritus members are considered Regular members.

Provisional Members: New members start as Provisional members and hold this
status for one year after acceptance. After this period, they can be promoted to
Regular or Associate membership.
Student Members: Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary
institution to qualify for Student membership. This status is maintained as long as
they remain students.
Associate Members: Open to individuals working in forensic science who may not
meet the requirements for Regular membership but have demonstrated integrity and
professionalism.
Fellows: Fellowship is granted to Regular members who meet specific criteria
demonstrating expertise and significant contributions to forensic science. Candidates
must apply and provide evidence of meeting these requirements. The Membership
Committee evaluates the application and submits it to the Board for approval.
Regular Members: Most members of the Academy are Regular members. They have
full membership privileges, including voting rights and the ability to serve on
committees.

Membership Rights

Student Members: These members may participate in committees and attend AGMs but do not have voting rights.

Regular and Fellow Members: These members hold full voting rights and are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.
The Ghana Academy of Forensic Sciences invites forensic professionals and students from Ghana and around the world to become members and contribute to the growth and advancement of forensic science.

Annual dues for members are as follows:
Student Membership: GH200/year
Associate, Provisional and Regular Members: GH600/year