The South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) invites you to contribute to the development of the National Physics Development Plan (NPDP) by participating in our national stakeholder survey.

We invite respondents to identify emerging scientific opportunities, bold ideas, major societal challenges and strategic priorities that can position South African physics as a global contributor to discovery, innovation and sustainable development.

Your input will help shape the priorities and actions for the future of physics in South Africa over the next decade.

Complete the survey by 30 September 2026:

Saving progress: The survey is expected to take approximately 60 minutes. You may save your responses at any point and return later to complete it. To save your progress, click the three dots (⋯) at the top right of the page, opposite the SAIP logo, and select the option to save and resume later. When saving, please provide a valid email address. Your saved-survey resume details will be sent to this email address. Please keep this email, as it is sent only once when you first save your survey. The same resume link can be used each time you return to continue and update your survey. 

Survey: https://saipnpdp.limesurvey.net/146961?lang=en&newtest=Y

You can also access the survey using the attached QR code.

Enquiries and technical assistance: For any questions regarding the NPDP, stakeholder consultation, contributions, or assistance with accessing, saving or completing the survey, please contact npdp@saip.org.za 

Please share this email, the survey link, and the QR code widely across the South African physics community and with your relevant international partners, collaborators, and experts who can contribute informed perspectives to the development of the plan.

Have your say. Help shape the future of physics in South Africa.