Call for new members 2016
Deadline extended!
The 2016 call for new members to join the Global Young Academy in 2017 is open until 6 October 2016. Applications are sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering impact.
See the full call for details >>
“Worlds of Wisdom” now available online
Words of Wisdom is a book by early-career researchers for early-career researchers. Edited by GYA members Rob Jenkins, Jan-Christoph Heilinger, and Anina Rich, the book contains advice of academic mentors to early-careeer scientists.
The GYA Year Review 2015 for download
Our annual report is out now. Read the full story about our work and activities in 2015.
News
26 September 2016
“The Well-Tempered Brain” or: What thinking sounds like
20 September 2016GYA member Sabina Leonelli attending 1st meeting of the Open Science Policy Platform
10 September 2016How science makes a difference: GYA Co-chair Mari-Vaughn Johnson on the Ispra meeting in Italy
6 September 2016[News Release] Science’s role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Upcoming Events
Science and Technology in Society Forum 2016
2 October 2016 Kyoto International Conference Center12th Meeting of the International Human Rights Network
5 October 2016 City of Knowledge, Clayton Panama City, PanamaWorld Health Summit (WHS)
9 October 2016 Berlin, GermanyOPCW Workshop on “Policy and Dimplomacy for Scientists”
18 October 2016 Pretoria, South AfricaGYA Connections
Featured Member
Kit Yee Chan
Dr. Chan is a Reader at the Centre for Global Health Research at the University of Edinburgh, holding a PhD in international public health, a Bachelor and a Masters degree in social sciences. My research focuses on policy issues relating to health systems reform and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and...