The TWAS Prize for Young Scientist in the Philippines is an award given to outstanding young Filipino scientist by the Academy (NAST) and the Third World Academy  of Sciences  (TWAS).

One award each year, consisting of US$2,000 and a plaque , is given in a selected discipline for the year - biology, or chemistry, or mathematics, or physics.

For 2002, the award will be given for Biology. For 2003, 2004, 2005, it will be for chemistry, mathematics, and physics respectively.

A nominee must be:

     (a)  A Filipino citizen;

           (b) Not more than 40 years old within the year of the awarding during the National

                 Science and Technology  Week (2nd week of July);

           (c) Of good moral character;

           (d) Possessing at least a master of science or Ph.D. degree;

           (e) Author or co-author of a significant number of original research

                and publications; and

           (f) Fully  qualified for an OYS award.

     Criteria for selection include:

           (1) Quality and number of scientific works and publications;

           (2) Contributions to the well-being of the Philippine economy and culture.

Get nomination form here.