Call for nominations

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 January 31, 2026. 

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:

Mrs. V. Jegapragash

General Secretary (2025/2026)

Jaffna Science Association

Email: thejsaorg.office@gmail.com 

Mobile: 0776510099

30.11.2025