Affiliate Membership Application

Open to ages 45 years old and below with the age limit of 44 years old at the time of application to serve at least 1 term (1 year) of affiliateship.
Open to Malaysians and non-Malaysians.
Preferably PhD or an equivalent degree in natural/ physical/ social sciences and industrial scientist (without PhD but relevant background)
Nomination must be supported by a current YSN-ASM member (regardless of institutions)
Applications are open all year round, and all applications submitted will only be reviewed for 2 intakes per year on the 20 April and 20 September annually.
Submit applications to nuramelya@akademisains.gov.my or membership@akademisains.gov.my

Increase networking and collaborations among distinguished young scientists of Malaysia and abroad.
Able to play a role in shaping the future of science, and voice changes for science policies.
Recognition for excellence and distinguished achievement, and as a prestigious award.
Subsidiary for events organised by ASM.
Access to ASM’s and affiliated centralised facilities.

The nominator should ensure that the potential affiliate is aware of the vision and ethos of YSN-ASM.
The nominator is encouraged to engage the potential affiliate in YSN-ASM activities prior to application submission to ensure that the potential affiliate is interested to contribute and be part of YSN-ASM.
The nominator must complete Section 4 of the Application Form for New Affiliates.
The nominator must be able to detail the plan to engage the affiliate in YSN-ASM.
The nominator will take up the responsibility as the mentor for the affiliate once the application has been approved by the YSN-ASM Exco.
After one year as a YSN-ASM Affiliate, he/she is required to submit a brief activity report (Evaluation Form). The YSN-ASM Exco will then decide on the extension of affiliateship (1+2 years term).
Full time students are not encouraged to apply.
There is no limit on the number of affiliates that a YSN-ASM Member can nominate in a year.