Membership Selection Committee
The GYA Membership Selection Committee takes care of the selection process of the GYA, and plays a vital role in maintaining the excellence and diversity of new members. The members of this committee review all incoming applications for new membership each year.
Fundraising Committee
GYA’s annual funds are made up of German institutional funding, provided by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR; formerly the BMBF) and the State of Saxony-Anhalt, as well as ad-hoc fundraising activities with foundations, science organisations and others.
Executive Committee 2021/22
AGM & Conference Committee
The AGM & Conference Committee helps design the AGM programme and the International Conference. For the internal AGM parts, the Committee develops activities that encourage and showcase member engagement. For the Conference, it develops the theme and related sessions and panels, engages relevant stakeholders and supports efforts to involve local and regional research institutes and key political contacts.
Young Researchers and the COVID-19 Pandemic (2021/22) (completed)
Science Diplomacy in the Americas
GYA-IAP-ISC initiative on research evaluation
Plastic Problem Solutions
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Art (2020/21) (completed)
Harmonising reason with sensibility (2020/22)
Enabling access to online education (2020/22)
Addressing systemic discrimination
