Here are answers to frequently asked questions about WAAD membership. If you don’t find the answer to your question, email us at membership@waadinc.org
The World Association for Academic Doctors (WAAD) is a global association of academic doctors who seek to foster cooperation and communication among professionals, improve educational standards, promote professionalism in academia, and advance research on the principles and practice of education at all level.
WAAD’s membership includes a diverse mix of female and male doctorate degree holders around the world, all but dissertation students, and non-profit corporate organizations that share similar vision and mission as WAAD.
When you join WAAD, you become a member of the global organization and your local chapter. You can also join any or all of WAAD’s committees; simply indicate your selections on the application form.
The application fee is a onetime fee payable my new members. Individual Regular Membership one time application fee is US $300, the All But Dissertation (ABD) doctoral candidates’ one time application fee is US $150, and the Corporate Membership application is US$1000 or other partnership support.
No. WAAD welcomes all new members with or without a sponsor. However, new members undergo screening process before application is approved. Non accepted application will receive 100% new application fee refund. Members are encouraged to share the benefits of being a WAAD member by recommending membership to their peers.
Yes. You are automatically assigned to a regional chapter based on your location. You cannot join your regional chapter without first joining WAAD. We encourage you to participate at the regional level, as all regional chapters offer an array of valuable professional development and networking opportunities.
Visit our Chapters page to learn more about the chapter in your area, including chapter leadership, and to find out about upcoming educational and social events.
Membership in WAAD is individual and portable, as long as you continue to meet WAAD’s eligibility requirements. If you leave your company or if your company paid for the membership, your membership can be terminated and WAAD may transfer your membership to your successor or new company representative.
