Geological Soceiety of Oman

 

GSO Membership

To join GSO, please complete the following Application Form.

Constitution of The Geological Society of Oman (GSO)
 

Membership Benefits
The members of the Geological Society of Oman (GSO) are eligible for a variety of benefits which include:

  • Reduced rates on GSO sponsored fieldtrips

  • Free entry to all GSO meetings and GSO-sponsored seminars.

  • Invitation to every GSO function and event.

  • Students will enjoy a free GSO membership for the first year and at reduced rate thereafter.

  • Discounts on GSO future publications, courses and workshops.

  • Access to other members and GSO sponsors.

Membership Categories

  • Active Members

  • Honorary Members

  • Juniors

  • Students

  • Associates

Active Members
Any person engaged in the practice or teaching of geology may apply for Active membership, provided the applicant holds a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor's Degree in geological science from a college of acceptable academic standards and/or, in addition, has had three (3) years of experience in the practice or teaching of geology. Credit for experience can be counted as follows: Master's Degree: one (1) year; Doctor's Degree: two (2) years. The Executive Committee may waive degree or current professional activity requirements if in its judgment an applicant has adequate professional experience and has attained standing in the profession.
Honorary Members
Honorary Members shall be those members of this Society who shall have contributed distinguished service to the cause of petroleum geology and those who received recognition for outstanding services to the Society. Such determination shall be made by the Executive Committee. Honorary Members shall not be required to pay dues, but shall have all the privileges and advantages of Active membership in the Society.

Juniors
Any graduate with a major in geology or an allied science from a college of acceptable academic standards may apply for Junior membership provided that:

  1. The applicant is engaged in geological exploration or research; or

  2. The applicant is engaged in teaching geology.

Associates
Any person not qualified for any other class of membership who is a graduate of a college of acceptable academic standards, whose employment is associated with geology, may apply for Associate membership. The Executive Committee may waive degree requirements, if in its judgement an applicant has adequate professional experience, and has attained professional standing.
 

To join GSO, please complete the following Application Form.

Constitution of The Geological Society of Oman (GSO)