Membership
IDPP membership is open to all persons who have academically earned a Doctorate Degree or hold Professorship status from a recognized university — Zambian or international.
Membership Categories
FIDPP
Fellow Member
For senior Doctorate holders and Professors who have served for 10 years and above. The highest tier of membership recognising distinguished long-term service.
MIDPP
Full Member
Open to all holders of earned Doctorate Degrees from recognized universities with below 5 years of qualifying experience. The core membership category of the Institute.
AM-IDPP
Associate Member
Applicable to Master's Degree holders who wish to affiliate with the Institute and benefit from its professional network, resources and knowledge-sharing platforms.
HM-IDPP
Honorary Member
Applicable to persons with Honorary Doctorate Degrees awarded by recognized universities. Membership is by invitation through the appropriate committee.
SM-IDPP
Special & Gold Member
For PhD holders and persons invited by Council to join as special members and well-wishers offering financial support to the Institute's operations and programmes.
IM-IDPP
Institution Member
For academic institutions, research bodies and organisations that wish to formally affiliate with IDPP and support the Institute's mission of advancing knowledge and excellence.
Key Membership Benefits
Joining IDPP connects you with an elite community of scholars, providing vital academic, professional, and personal protections.
Knowledge Sharing
Platform for experts to share knowledge and collaborate on research projects across disciplines.
Professional Development
Opportunities for continuous learning, skill enhancement, and staying current with latest developments.
Networking
Connect with peers, potential collaborators, mentors and academic leaders nationwide and internationally.
Innovation
Tackle complex problems, drive innovations and develop solutions through diverse, interdisciplinary expertise.
Policy Influence
Collective voice for experts to inform policy decisions and shape national development strategies.
Mentorship
Experienced senior Doctors and Professors passing on tacit knowledge to emerging researchers.
Recognition
Professional recognition with membership certificates, designatory letters and a respected institutional affiliation.
International Network
Connect with Doctors and Professors globally, contributing African perspectives to international discourse.
Legal Protection
Institutional support and advocacy for members against unfair treatment in the workplace.