ASEAN Science and Technology Awards - ASEAN Outstanding Scientist and Technologist Award (AOSTA) | Malaysian Science and Technology Information Centre

Award Category

Awarding Organisation

ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology (ASEAN COST)

Awards Objectives

To give recognition to the achievements and contribution rendered by scientists and technologies in the region;
To provide scientists and technologists with incentives to reach for further success;
To encourage scientists and technologists to publish and patent their work;
To provide younger scientists with inspiration to reach their fullest potentials; and
To show the general public especially the youth concrete examples of successful careers in science.

Eligibility Criteria

This award is given to one ASEAN scientist or technologist for his/her outstanding contributions in the scientific and technological field through sustained and inspired efforts, which have received national and international recognition.

Scientist or technologist is preferably working in his/her field with at least 5 (five) years of active contribution to the progress of science and technology.
The panel will select the winner from 10 finalists, one from each ASEAN Member States.

Incentive

Financial
USD 10,000 cash prize

Application Procedures