About

The Cameroon Academy of Young Scientists (CAYS) is a non-governmental association. It is an arm of the Cameroon Academy of Sciences (CAS) whose members are young scientists and young scholars, selected for the excellence of their research impact and commitment to service for science. The first constituent assembly of CAYS was held on October 23, 2018. The academy is concerned with the natural sciences, mathematics, medicine and other life sciences, the engineering sciences, social sciences and the humanities. The CAYS linked to the CAS and has legal personality under the laws of the Republic of Cameroon, it may receive and dispose of property, monies and other assets and it is capable of suing and being sued under its own name CAYS Goals:
1. To give voice to young researchers by (a) Providing the channel for its members to actively participate towards policy development; (b) Encouraging interactions with other organizations, through workshops, internships and job partnering, etc; (c) Developing statements on issues of metropolitan, national and international dimensions at meetings, events and other relevant gatherings; (d) Nurturing the development of young researchers’ fora and dissemination of regular information on CAYS activities to members and the public.
2. To promote research as a career of choice for young people and tool for national development by (a) Recognizing and rewarding excellent young researchers; (b) Advising on policies that affect the participation of women, ethnic minorities and other under-represented groups in research activities; (c) Promoting mentorship with recognized senior researchers

3. To promote research (a) As an engine of economic development; (b) By increasing research based skills through support of exchange visits for young researchers between institutions locally and internationally; (c) By seeking, identifying and promoting capacity for national and international grants, fellowships, scholarships and prizes for young researchers.
4. To encourage the development of novel approaches to problems of national and international significance by: a) Fostering international and interdisciplinary collaborations between young researchers; b) Convening regional, national, international and topical workshops, seminars and conferences; c) Encouraging governmental, non-governmental and other philanthropic organizations, and research foundations to channel resources into identified research projects.
5. To pursue any other goals that concern young researchers as may be decided by the General Assembly.

Membership:

The CAYS is currently made up of 41 members among which are 10 Executive Committee Members. Members of the CAYS are selected among young scientists under 45, working in Cameroon for a term of three years renewable once. They must have demonstrated exceptional scientific distinction and good commitment to the promotion of science education, popularization and research in Cameroon. Former CAYS members become ALUMNI.

Organs:
The main organs of the CAYS are: the General Assembly, Colleges and Executive Committee. There are 3 colleges: Mathematics and Physical Sciences; Biological Sciences; and Social Sciences. Each college is managed by a Junior dean.

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Recent Activities:

Activity 1: (See Attached Photos: (Activity 1a, b and c)
Invitation de Madame le Haut-commissaire du Canada au Cameroun à la Résidence officielle du Canada le Mardi 12 Fevrier 2019 [de gauche à droite: Dr Nguena Christian-Lambert (SG du CAYS), S.E Mme Nathalie O’Neil, Dr Nzweundji Justine Germo (Présidente du CAYS)] Activity 2: (See Attached Photos: (Activity 2a, b and c)
Séance d’échange entre le Délégué général du Québec à Dakar M. Younes Mihoubi, le representant de la CAYS, le SG de l’Académie des Sciences, le mercredi 13 Fevrier 2019 (en prélude à l’atelier sur le conseil scientifique prévu en Août 2019)