Criteria for membership

• Criteria for selection of Member include all of the following
  • A Malaysian citizen
  • A PhD or an equivalent degree in natural and physical sciences or equivalent research experience of at least five years
  • Scientific excellence, ascertained by proven track record
  • Envisage to make a difference in society
  • Age 40 and below at the time of application
• Members of the YSN-ASM will be selected for one term of three years with possibility of reappointment subject to other criteria
• Selection priority will be given to individuals who have participated in at least one ASM programme
• Vetting and selection of YSN-ASM Member will be carried out by the special selection committee chaired by the vice president of ASM
• Final approval and appointment of YSN-ASM Member will be by the ASM Council

Membership benefits

• 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 organized by ASM
• Priority to be appointed as editorial board committees members, reviewers and priority to publish in ASM publications
• Access to ASM’s and affiliated centralized facilities
• Free e-copies of ASM publications

Membership Application

To apply for YSN-ASM Membership, click on this link