National Academy of Science and Technology Awards


recognizes worthy contributions of Filipino scientists in the advancement of science and technology in the country during its Annual Scientific Meeting. It includes the following recognitions: Outstanding Young Scientists, The World Academy of Sciences for Developing Countries Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines, NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists, NAST Environmental Science Award, NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine, Outstanding Scientific Papers, Outstanding Books and Outstanding Monographs.

Outstanding Young Scientists

The Outstanding Young Scientists is given to young Filipino scientist who have made significant contributions to science. Recipients include Rodolfo Cabangbang, agronomist, 1982.

The World Academy of Sciences for Developing Countries (TWAS) Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines

The TWAS Prize for Young Scientist is given to outstanding young Filipino scientists by the NAST in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics.
YearFieldNameRationale
2014Mycology Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz, Dr. Rer. Nat"for his important research on the biodiversity and ecological patterns of marine and mangrove fungi, fungal endophytes, macrofungi, and fruticoselichens."
2014Genetics Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Ph.D."for his significant contributions to the pioneering DNA barcoding studies"
2013PhysicsRaphael A. Guererro, Ph.D."in recognition of his research on volume holographic storage and animation"

NAST Environmental Science Award

NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine

NAST Talent Search for Young Scientist

Other NAST Awards