The Association of Young Scientists and Specialists of JINR (AYSS JINR) is a voluntary organization for students, postgraduates, young scientists, and specialists of JINR willing to unite based on common interests.

AYSS JINR is aimed at:
- providing an organizational consolidation of young JINR scientists and specialists for proactive scientific work and the development of professional contacts with scientific and student organizations;
- assisting young JINR scientists and specialists in creating favourable environment for professional research activities;
- helping young scientists and specialists from the JINR Member States build and develop professional relationships;
- establishing closer ties between the older and younger generations of scientists;
- disseminating information related to the activities of JINR and other scientific and educational centers.
To achieve its goals, AYSS:
- visits and conducts scientific conferences, schools, and seminars;
- supports the initiatives of young employees;
- distributes scientific, technical, organizational, and other information that meets the goals of the Association;
- participates in exchange programmes;
- supports educational school programmes;
- cooperates with scientific, student, and other organizations.
Any JINR employee under the age of 36, who agrees with the goals and objectives of the Association, is a Member of AYSS.