{"id":3141,"date":"2026-06-18T16:41:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T08:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/experts\/?page_id=3141"},"modified":"2026-06-22T15:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:34:19","slug":"ysn-member-guideline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/experts\/ysn-member-guideline\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) Member Application Guideline"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]\u00a0<\/span>Introduction<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) was\u00a0established\u00a0on December 12, 2012, under the auspices of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia. Our mission is to foster a collaborative environment where young scientists can contribute to the nation\u2019s scientific and technological advancement. We are dedicated to nurturing talent, promoting interdisciplinary research, and addressing key national issues through science and innovation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Criteria<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. A Malaysian citizen.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Holds a PhD or other doctoral-level degree in the sciences, including the social sciences, and at least five (5) years of research experience.<\/li>\n
      3. Scientific excellence,\u00a0ascertained\u00a0by\u00a0proven\u00a0track record.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Age limit 45 years old and below (maximum 42 years old at the time of application).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Must be supported by a current YSN-ASM\u00a0<\/span>Honorary Member \/<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Member<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      6. Selection Criteria<\/span><\/b>\n
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        1. Priority is given to YSN-ASM Affiliates.<\/li>\n
        2. Demonstration of ability to contribute to YSN-ASM.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Term of Appointment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          The appointment of YSN-ASM\u00a0Member\u00a0shall be from the date of appointment and\u00a0will expire at the age of\u00a045 years.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          For existing active members, this provision also applies, whereby membership will automatically expire upon\u00a0attaining\u00a0the age of\u00a045.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Membership Exit and Termination Guideline:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          YSN-ASM Membership may end through the following, all of which shall be tabled to the council for decision or notation through the YSN-ASM Selection Committee, chaired by the ASM Vice-President:
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          1. Resignation: A member may resign\u00a0by\u00a0submitting\u00a0one\u00a0month\u2019s\u00a0written notice, subject to Council\u2019s approval.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. Automatic cessation: Membership will cease in the event of death, unsound mind, conviction for fraud or dishonesty, or bankruptcy. Such cases shall be tabled to the Council for notation and formal removal from the register.<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Termination by Council: YSN-ASM Membership may be terminated for non-compliance or conduct detrimental to ASM. The member shall be notified and given an opportunity to provide a written explanation before the Council reaches a final decision.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_id=”submit” css=”.vc_custom_1781772659902{background-color: #F2F2F2 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]Application\u00a0Procedure<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. Application<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>are<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>open from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>22<\/span>\u00a0June\u00a0<\/span>to 31 August 2026<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
            2. The application form can be accessed via ASM\u2019s Website at https:\/\/membership.akademisains.gov.my\/app\/register<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
            3. Each\u00a0application\u00a0must be\u00a0accompanied\u00a0by\u00a0the following:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n
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              1. A\u00a0recent passport-sized photograph;\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
              2. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) not exceeding five pages; and<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
              3. A d<\/span>uly signed r<\/span>ecommendation from YSN-ASM\u00a0<\/span>Honorary Member \/\u00a0<\/span>Member<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
              4. I<\/span>ncomplete\u00a0<\/span>application<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0will not be\u00a0<\/span>considered<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
              5. For enquiries and clarification, please refer to ASM Membership Affairs Unit at email:\u00a0<\/span>membership@akademisains.gov.my<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                [\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Apply Now” color=”primary” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-angle-right” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmembership.akademisains.gov.my%2Fapp%2Fregister|target:_blank”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]About Associate<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Associates are experts appointed by ASM Council from diverse areas of expertise with an avid interest to contribute to the issues of national importance pertaining to science, technology, innovation, and economy (STIE) through ASM working committees and task forces. An Associate is appointed for a 2-year duration and can be reappointed based on his\/her track record of contribution to ASM. Only active Associates will be reappointed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Selection Criteria<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n