Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

Science & Technology for National Development

Science for Society : Innovation for Prosperity

Grant and Fellowship

Ms. Nita Kumari Joshi
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +97715547717


Grant & FellowshipScience and Technology Academy Award :
Science and Technology Academy Award is the highest award in the field of S&T established by NAST in 1986. It is conferred every to years on Nepali researcher who have made remarkable contribution in the field of science and technology.
 

Nature Conservation Award :
Nature conservation Award is the nature conservation award established by NAST in 2005. This Award is conferred every two years on the individual and/or contributing in nature conservation under any genre of science and technology. 
 

Science Award :
This award is established in 2013 by the Academic Council. It is the prestigious award with extensive contribution in the field of science. It is conferred annually to the scientist who have crossed 40 years of age.
 

Technology Award:
This award is established in 2013 by the Academic Council. It is the prestigious award with extensive contribution in the field of science. It is conferred every year to the technologists who have crossed 40 years age
 

Youth Science and Technology Award :
This Award is conferred annually up to five young scientists of the country below forty years of age, as a recognition of their endeavor and dedication in their field of expertise. 
 

S&T Promotion Award :
This Award is given annually up to two persons or institutions of the country for promotion of S&T, and for creating public awareness on the importance of science and technology. 
 

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Award :
This Award is given annually to four scientists of below 40 years age, who have made remarkable contribution in the selected disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. 
 

MD Basnyat Technology Award :

This award is given in every two years to the individual and / or institutions that have made paramount contribution and / or research specially in the field of energy.
 

JB Nakarmi Metalwork Award : 

This award is conferred in every two years to the individual and / or institutions that have made contribution on the metal related technology.
 

Bhubaneswor Low Cost Technology Award: 

This award is conferred in every two years to the individual and / or institutions that have made contribution on the low cost technology.
 

Dayananda Bajracharaya Research Award :

This award is give annually to two best M.Sc. Thesis ( Wherever possible one male and one female) from universities of Nepal, in the selected disiplines of Botany, Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Environment, Microbiology and Zoology.
 

PhD Fellowship :
This fellowship is honored to Nepali students who have been doing their researches in S&T fields. Rewarding of this fellowship is based on the evaluation carried out every year and can be awarded up to 3 years period. This is given to those individuals who have registered their name for PhD in University of Nepal. 
 

Research Grant :
NAST gives research grants annually to Nepali professionals to encourage scientific research activities in the country. The program gives priority to need based research utilizing local resources.
 

Research Assistantship:
This assistantship is rewarded to the fresh M.Sc. graduates (M.Sc. completion date should be less than three year) with keen interest in S&T researches. This is awarded every year and the internship will be provided one year at the most.
 

M.Sc. Dissertation Grants :
NAST also provides financial assistance every year to the M.Sc. Students on their dissertation.

 

Team Members

1. Ms. Nita Kumari Joshi, [email protected]
2. Mr. Purna Budathoki, [email protected]

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