National Young Academy of Nepal (NaYAN) invites applications for membership from early-career Nepali scholars who have demonstrated excellence in scholarly activities and a passion for making an impact in their field and in society.

NaYAN is an academy of Nepali young scholars registered with the Government of Nepal. It aims to bring early-career scholars from different disciplines together, nurture them for leadership roles, and foster interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaborations at national and international levels. NaYAN also engages with civil society, the media, the business sector, and government agencies.

We encourage highly motivated scholars based in Nepal from all disciplines, including but not limited to natural sciences, medicine, engineering, social sciences, and business, to apply for NaYAN membership.

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Applicants should be in the early years of their professional careers. We envision that the median age of NaYAN members will not exceed 40 years. If you are above 40 years of age, please feel free to justify your application. We also envision that NaYAN membership reflects diversity in terms of scientific discipline, career stage, geography, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and language.

Once selected as a member of the National Young Academy of Nepal, you are expected to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is held in the last quarter of each year (September–December). Members are also expected to actively contribute to one or more of NaYAN's working groups and programs.

Current members of NaYAN and alumni are established individuals and leaders in their respective professional fields. This year, we look forward to welcoming our new colleagues. The fifth cohort of new members will be announced by November 2026, and their membership will be valid until the AGM of 2030 (four years).

Applications for membership should be submitted individually and personally.

Application submission deadline: 25 OCTOBER 2026, 24:00 (Midnight) Nepal Standard Time

CLICK HERE for online application. Or scan the QR code below.