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The Portuguese-American Post-graduate Society is an independent, non-profit organization, with no political affiliations. Its objectives are to stimulate the development of strong relationships between the Portuguese postgraduate community living in North America and the American society while, simultaneously, promoting their home country. Welcome!
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Who may register?
Any Portuguese or luso-descendant individual who is studying, teaching or working in North America, either at a University, an Institute or a professional company. Some examples of potential members (although others may apply):
a) has earned or is currently enlisted in a graduate and/or post-graduate degree on a North American University
b) is a visiting graduate student or postdoctoral fellow on a North American University
c) owns a faculty position at a North American University
d) is a professional working in North America (for instance, at a startup)
e) is a musician, writer, or involved in any artistic or cultural activities

Becoming a member will entitle him to join the PAPS activities and receive news and job announcements that are regularly posted.

Please answer to as many questions as possible so that we can verify your eligibility. Failure to do so will result in your application being deleted.

Account information
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Portuguese School that you attended for undergrad or masters degree.
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Work Experience
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PAPS
Choose which chapter you wish to be affiliated with.
Regular Members: all the Portuguese or luso-descendent individuals who are studying in Institutes or Universities (graduate or post-graduate degree) or are professionals (start-ups, companies, etc) in North America and are resident in this continent.
Alumni Members: all the individuals who were regular members but are no longer in North America (returned to Portugal or elsewhere).
Guest Members: individuals recognized by their scientific, academic, artistic, entrepeneurial or social skills that PAPS invites to belong to the Association.
Associate Members: individuals that are not Regular or Alumni Members but are willing to participate in PAPS related activities.
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