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Dr. Maurice Monjerezi – 2014 AU-TWAS Young Scientist award

INTRODUCTION The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) in collaboration with the African Union (AU) and the Italy based World Academy of Sciences (AU-TWAS) implement an annual competition that aims at recognizing scientific excellence among researchers in Africa. The AU-TWAS young scientist competition targets young researchers that are below the age of 40 years by December of the receiving year. The competition is locally managed by the Technology Transfer Services Division of the National Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

Malawi to host IST-Africa 2015

Hosted by the Government of Malawi through the National Commission for Science and Technology, and Supported by the European Commission (EC) and African Union Commission (AUC), IST-Africa 2015 (May) is the tenth in an annual series of Ministerial Level Technology Research Conferences. Focused on Information Society and ICT Policy Dialogues, International Development and Research Cooperation and Community Building, each conference brings together senior representatives of leading public, private, education and research organisations from 50 countries Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

AU-TWAS Awards 2014

The NCST in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has organised the 2014 African Union-World Academy of Sciences Young Scientist National Award presentation ceremony on Monday 20th October, 2014 at Kalikuti Hotel starting at 14hrs. The function will be presided over by the Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Hon Vincent Ghambi, MP. Dr. Maurice Monjerezi is the winner of the 2014  AU-TWAS award and also the tenth (10th) young Malawian scientist Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

Independent External Evaluation Of The Health Research Capacity Strengthening Initiative Consolidation Phase

CALL FOR A CONSULTANT Introduction The National Commission for science and Technology (NCST) is legally mandated to promote, support, coordinate and regulate the development and application of research, science, technology and innovation in order to create wealth and improve the quality of life. From November 2013 to October 2014, NCST has been implementing the Health Research Capacity Strengthening Initiative (HRCSI)in its consolidation phase with financial support from Wellcome Trust and DFID of the Government of Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

JAIST Visits NCST

Prof. Nakumula and Associate prof Mun’deranji Vestergaard  from the Japanese Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (JAIST) visited the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) on 9-11 September 2014 to discuss possible collaborative projects between the two institution. The two instititions would like to apply for the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) funding whose objective is to promote international joint research in which both Japanese research institutions and those from Malawi will work Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

Public Notice: National Committee On Research In The Social Sciences And Humanities

  1.0            Introduction Government of the Republic of Malawi established the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) under Section 5 of the Science and Technology Act No. 16 of 2003 with functions and powers to advise the Government and other stakeholders on all science and technology matters in order to achieve a science and technology-led development. The specific mandate of the Commission is to promote, support, co-ordinate and regulate the development and application of Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

NCST Presents MK 1.1 Billion towards Health Research and Education

On 22th March 2013, NCST presented grants totalling US$ 2.6 Million (MK 1.1 Billion) to 10 Individuals and 5 Institutions carrying out research in health. This was made possible through a Health Research Capacity Strengthening Initiative (HRCSI) a programme within NCST with funding from Wellcome Trust and Department for International Development (DfID UK). The funds are to assist the grantees to pursue health research as well as further education in health related disciplines. The funding Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

programme for Biosafety Systems (PBS)

The NCST has been implementing the Programme for Biosafety Systems (PBS). This is a programme that is promoting the adoption and use of biotechnology in Malawi. To enhance Malawi’s future development and economic growth, the National Commission for Science and Technology is promoting biotechnology as one of the tools to address poverty, hunger and disease. To guide development and use of modern biotechnology in the country, NCST has facilitated development of the necessary legal and policy Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

The Ethanol Driven Vehicle Project

The Ethanol Driven Vehicle Project (EDVP) was initiated in 2006 after a cabinet directive in 2004 that Malawi should explore other sources of fuel for vehicles with the overall objective of contributing to economic development by promoting use of ethanol as an alternative energy source in vehicles. The project was first implemented by the then Department of Science and Technology under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and from July 2010 the project was Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago