Call for nominations
Call for Applications for Professor Alagaiah Thurairajah Memorial Gold Medal for Excellence in Engineering, Science, and Technology
The Jaffna Science Association is pleased to announce the Professor Alagaiah Thurairajah Memorial Gold Medal for Excellence in Engineering, Science, and Technology to honor outstanding contributions within the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. This award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service, professional excellence, and dedication to regional development through research, student engagement, and community outreach in the fields of Engineering, Science (Pure and Applied), and Technology (EST).
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a life member of the Jaffna Science Association.
The applicant must be a current or former employee working within the Northern Province and have held a permanent residency visa for Sri Lanka for at least ten years prior to the award.
Retired applicants must have actively served in Sri Lanka for a minimum of ten years before retiring.
The applicant must have notable achievements in the field of EST within the Northern Province.
The applicant must have demonstrated professional integrity, competence, and ethical practice while remaining committed to public welfare and their profession. • The applicant should have contributed significantly to meeting the needs of society and people in the Northern Province.
The applicant must have made contributions to the economic and sustainable development of Sri Lanka.
The applicant must employ innovative methods, ideas, or smart techniques in their projects or work.
The applicant’s work should have made a significant impact and brought positive changes to the development of the Northern Province.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
How to Apply: Based on the application criteria (Application criteria) you are required to prepare the applications and submit them to the General Secretary via email before the deadline.
For further information:
Dr. Mrs. S. Terensan
General Secretary (2024/2025)
Email: thejsaorg.office@gmail.com
Mobile: 0770725056
30.01.2025
Call for Applications or Nominations for Professor Kandiah Balasubramanium Gold Medal
The Jaffna Science Association (JSA) is pleased to announce the call for applications/ Nominations for the Professor Kandiah Balasubramanium Gold Medal. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding research achievements in any scientific field, contributing significantly to the development of Sri Lanka.
Eligibility Criteria
Researchers or scientists with significant contributions to their field of expertise.
Achievements that have made a measurable impact on Sri Lanka's scientific development.
Application Requirements
Applicants are requested to submit the following documents:
A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) – 5 copies
Five copies of an outline (not exceeding 2000 words) describing the contribution
Evidence of the impact of the research (e.g., publications, patents, or applied technologies).
A letter from the Head of Institution certifying that the work has been carried out by the applicant / nominee in that institution
A copy of a recent passport size photograph
Five copies of an abstract (not exceeding 500 words) of the proposed award lecture duly signed by the applicant or nominee.
Submission Process
Application form can be obtained here Application form and be submitted via Postal Mail to
General Secretary, Jaffna Science Association
No 46, Wyman Road, Jaffna.
Submission Deadline is February 28, 2025.
Please ensure that all submissions are complete and received before the deadline.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts appointed by the JSA. The selected awardee will be honored with Gold Medal and a certificate at the Annual Scientific Sessions of JSA in May. Additionally, the award recipient will be invited to deliver the Gold Medal Award Lecture during the Annual Scientific Sessions.
We encourage eligible researchers to apply and showcase their contributions to advancing science and development in Sri Lanka.
For further details, please contact:
Dr. Mrs. S. Terensan
General Secretary (2024/2025)
Jaffna Science Association
Email: thejsaorg.office@gmail.com
Mobile: 0770725056
30.01.2025