The Academy of Sciences is pivotal in proactive policy-making and science communication for the development of nations. The Academy of Sciences aims to promote natural sciences, mathematics, medicine, environmental and other life sciences, the engineering sciences, social sciences, and the humanities in line with Malawi' national development goals
Founding Principles and Bylaws: Charting the Framework for the Academy of Science
ExploreThe Academy of Science in Malawi is a science organization established by a group of eminent scientists, referred to as ‘Founding Members’ with the aim of promoting science in Malawi.
The Academy is concerned with the promotion of the natural sciences, mathematics, medicine, environmental and other life sciences, engineering sciences, social sciences, and the humanities in line with Sustainable Development goals and Malawi's national development goals.
The aims of the Academy are achieved by using necessary subcommittees that are set up as needs arise, and through meetings, conferences, workshops, and general interactions between professionals or professional bodies with science agendas aimed at promoting sustainable development.
The Academy has legal personality under the laws of Malawi, it may receive and dispose of property, monies, and other assets and is capable of suing and being sued under its name.
The objectives of the Academy are
In pursuing these objectives the Academy ensures the highest standards of independence and impartiality. Any recommendations or advice emanating from the Academy is based on merit and is made public, unless otherwise
The Academy undertakes, but not limited to, the following activities:
Present a platform for discussion and dialogue to all scientists from Malawi and elsewhere on issues of common interest;
Elect into the membership of the Academy scientists who have made outstanding contributions in respective field(s) that meet the highest accepted standards;
Represent and promote the interests of science in Malawi through national, regional and international organisations and decision-making bodies;
Conduct studies and publish reports and statements on themes and topics that relate to science or to scientific aspects of social and economic issues in Malawi;
Raise funds through devises, bequests, subscriptions, grants and from any other legitimate source for the promotion of science and the general welfare of the Academy;
Award competitive research grants to scientists who are citizens of, and to research organisations established in, Malawi, either from its own financial resources or from financial resources made available to it;
Award medals, prizes and other honours to scientists from Malawi or elsewhere who have made outstanding contributions to their respective field(s) or to the objectives of the Academy;
Organise forums for dissemination of scientific research in Malawi, like publishing journals, other periodicals and books, both for the community and/or through conferences, workshops and symposia on themes and topics that fall within the objectives of the Academy;
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