PAPS Network Map

JOIN A NETWORK OF 2000+ PORTUGUESE GRADUATES WITH THE SHARED EXPERIENCE OF WORKING OR STUDYING IN NORTH AMERICA!

WHY BECOME A PAPS MEMBER?

SOFT LANDING

Find the help you need when moving to North America. PAPS Members already had the same questions as you, and are here to help you right away!

– Have access to the PAPS Welcome Packages with useful and practical information about living in the USA and Canada
– Meet other Portuguese graduates in your area
– Inquire about housing
– Ask for help, tips, and useful information regarding living/working/studying in the USA or Canada

POWERFUL
NETWORK

PAPS Members study or work in renowned Universities, Research Centers, and Companies across North America, Portugal, and other countries. Want to connect with them?

– Get connected to a wide network of Portuguese graduates in North America, studying or working in diverse areas, such as science, technology, management, entrepreneurship, and arts, among others
– Be part of an organization that is recognized by Portugal as a priority to the country
– Participate in initiatives in the USA, Canada and Portugal by PAPS and its partners
– Have access to Portuguese institutions and entities in the USA and Canada
– Connect to sister-networks in Europe
– Establish academic/professional collaborations with other members
– Receive relevant news
– Receive promotional discounts with partners
– Make Portuguese friends who will help you not to forget the language!

ONLINE
COMMUNITY

As a member you have an online profile and are able to search for other PAPS Members, send them messages, ask for help or make announcements.

– Meet other members in the USA and Canada, or members who have moved back to Portugal or other countries
– Learn about job opportunities in different academic/professional fields
– Use the network to find collaborators and ask practical technical questions (protocols and others)
– Keep track of other members’ achievements and announce yours

EXCLUSIVE
EVENTS

Get access to exclusive events – with distinguished personalities, including artists, scientists, CEOs, ambassadors, and the President of Portugal. PAPS organizes dozens of events. Participate wherever you are!

– Participate in local or North America/Portugal-wide gatherings
– Attend PAPS gatherings to learn about other members’ paths and competencies
– Learn about activities organized within the Portuguese community
– Meet Portuguese entities and guests of PAPS events
– Have access to events organized by Portuguese Consulates and Embassies in North America
– Have lunch with the President of Portugal!

Who can Become a Member?

Any Portuguese and Portuguese-American graduate (with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in any field) who is studying/working, or has studied/worked, in the USA or Canada, can register as a PAPS Member.

What is the PAPS Network?

As a PAPS Member you get instant access to the online network – the PAPS Network – where you can find other PAPS Members by name, location or academic/professional field; send direct messages to other members; post your updates; ask for help; make announcements, and more!

Become a Member