Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is now calling nominations for outstanding achievements in science and technology.

National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) is the government's highest recognition and advisory body on science and technology.

The categories for deserving scientist are:

Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) is given to young scientists who have made significant contributions to science and technology developments in the fields of Mathematical, Physical and Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Technology, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and Health Sciences.

Third World Academy of Sciences Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines is given to outstanding young Filipino scientist who has made significant contributions to science and technology, specifically Biology for AY 2010.

NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists is a project of NAST to encourage young people to pursue a career in science. This is given to the best three (3) scientific paper presenters.

Outstanding Scientific Paper is given annually for papers adjudged to be outstanding in the fields of Mathematical, Physical and Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Technology, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and Health Sciences. The paper should be published in Philippine Scientific or Technical Journals within the five (5) years preceding the award.

Outstanding Book / Monograph is given annually for books/monographs adjudged to be outstanding in the fields of Mathematical, Physical, and Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Technology, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and Health Sciences. The book/monograph should be published in the Philippines within the five (5) years preceding the award.

Pro Scientia Transformatrix Award is given annually to extraordinary enterprise in the application of science and technology in the furtherance and support of our country's continuing bid to gain global competitiveness in all areas of practical endeavor. There is no special format required but strong justification and documentation with a one-hour video clip of the company and its latest activities that contribute to global competitiveness of the country will be expected to accompany nominations.

The NAST-HUGH Greenwood Environmental Science Award is given annually to a Filipino scientist who has made significant contributions to environmental protection and conservation. With the rapid pace of environmental degradation and the eventual depletion of natural resources, it is vital that the remaining resources are used wisely and further pollution and contaminations be prevented for the benefit of today's and future generations.

NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine is given annually to individuals or groups whose research works contribute to the advancement of the country's knowledge and practice in Tropical Medicine.

For those who are interested, nomination forms are available at the DOST XI, Dumanlas corner Friendship Roads, Bajada, Davao City. The deadline for submission of nominations is on or before November 30, 2009. You may also obtain nominations forms at www.nast.dost.gov.ph or www.nast.ph. [via PIA]