A: What is the Physics 500 Project?

The Physics 500 Project is the beginning of an attempt by the SAIP to identify and track physicists in Industry.

1. To identify industries in South Africa that employ physicists,
2. To identify physicists working in South Africa,
3. To use this information to promote physics,
4. To promote collaboration between the SAIP and industry.

B: Who can take part in the project?

1. Have at least a B.Sc (Hons) in physics, or equivalent,
2. Be currently working for industry in South Africa.

In this case, industry means any business, especially one that employs physicists. This specifically excludes academic staff at academic/ teaching institutions unless they have an income-sharing arrangement with their institution.

If your current occupation does not specifically use your physics training, you are still encouraged to complete the survey - your experiences may be valuable to others.

C: Why should you take part in the project?

If you satisfy the above conditions, you are encouraged to participate in this project to promote the potential for physics in South Africa.

Additionally, there is a R1,000.00 cash incentive on offer to a qualifying self-registered particpant who provides all requested information, with another R1,000.00 cash incentive available to the person that referred the participant to the project, as acknowledged by the participant. Full details are available to registered participants.

Potential winners will be randomly chosen from the relevant list of qualifying entries. The first individual that is confirmed to have qualified will be declared the winner. Further details, terms and conditions are given on the project main page, available to registered participants.

The project co-ordinators email address is visible to registered participants, on the main page.