YOUNG SCIENTISTS FORUM

National Science & Technology Commission

Ministry of Technology & Research

INVITATION FOR NEW MEMBERS

The Young Scientists Forum has been established to give the younger scientists an

opportunity to voice their opinion on S & T issues both within and outside their respective
institutes and thereby actively participate in the decision-making processes. In addition, the
forum is set up to develop and strengthen the skills of younger scientists.

Eligibility:

Commitment towards assisting the development of Science and Technology and willing
to dedicate their services and knowledge towards its enhancement,

Below 45 years of age, with a basic degree or equivalent qualification in Natural,

Medical, Applied or Social Sciences including Engineering and Agriculture
and

Permanently employed at Research and Development (R&D) institutions, Universities

and any other public or private sector institutions related to Science and Technology
(S&T).

Those who work on contract basis, involved in R&D work will be evaluated case-by-case
basis.

The application when reached NASTEC will be forwarded to the YSF Steering Committee to
obtain recommendation for approval by NASTEC

When you reach the age of 45 years, if you have postgraduate qualifications, you are
eligible to join the Senior Scientists Forum (SSF).
The complete membership application should be submitted with the Curriculum Vitae by
registered post to Director NASTEC.
Application forms could be obtained from,

National Science and Technology Commission

No.223C, Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo -5

Web : www.nastec.lk E -mail: nastecsl@yahoo.com

Tel: 2807346, 2808947
Fax: 2807347
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YOUNG SCIENTISTS FORUM
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Membership
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Full Name of Applicant :

Rev./ Prof./ Dr./ Mr./ Mrs./ Miss .

2.

Name with Initials :

3.

Gender :

Male

Female

4.

N.I.C. Number :

5.

Date of Birth :

6.

Institution : ...

Year

Month

Date

Designation :..
Division/ Department :...
Address :
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Telephone: ...

7.

Fax: ....

E-mail: ...

Residential Address : ..

Telephone: ......

Mobile : ......

E-mail :
Permanent Address (if different from above) : .....
...

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Address to which correspondence should be made :

Residence

9.

Official

Academic/ Professional Qualifications (Indicate the higiest qualification first) :

Year

Degrees/ Diploma etc.

Fields of Specialization:

Disciplines

University/ Institution

(i) ..
(ii) .
(iii) .

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Research Experience (Optional): .....

11.

Prizes, Awards and Other Expertise (Optional):......

...

12.

Applicants Present Research Interests:

i)

ii)

iii)

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Are you willing to participate as a resource person in YSF organized Workshops/

Seminars/ Public awareness programmes?
Yes

No

If yes, areas of interest:

14.

i)

..

ii)

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iii)

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Are you willing to contribute to YSF publications (Magazines, Newspaper articles,

etc.)?
Yes

No

I certify that the above information are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
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Date

Signature of Applicant

15. Certification by Head of the Department:

I certify that the above candidate is a permanent/contract employee of
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Name:

Designation: .
Institution:

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Date

Signature

Recommendation of the Steering Committee : Yes

No

Approval by Director, NASTEC

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Date

Signature
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