Interested in applying for membership but still have some questions? Join us on 4 Sept. for a Q&A session! Register here. Applications are sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion…
On Tuesday, 1 December 2026, the seventh Young Researchers Overseas Day is organized by the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences (Belgium). This event is aimed at researchers younger than 40 who are working overseas in various research fields. These fields…
The Einstein Postdoctoral Grant supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers at R2–R3 career stages in establishing links with Berlin’s research landscape, advancing independent research, and strengthening their path toward academic leadership or professorship. The programme aims to support researchers in the critical…
The VinFuture Prize is an international science and technology award recognizing breakthrough research and innovations that improve human life and promote sustainability. It is open to innovators worldwide, regardless of nationality, age, gender, social status or economic background. Several categories…
For the first time, the GYA hosted a Falling Walls Lab during its 2026 Annual General Meeting and International Conference of Young Scientists at Constructor University in Bremen, Germany. The event was an inspiring addition to the programme, bringing together…
Ahead of the 2026 Global Young Academy (GYA) Annual General Meeting and International Conference in Bremen, Germany, the GYA’s new member cohort came together for the annual Science Leadership Workshop on 28–29 June. The two-day workshop focused on developing practical…
The GYA 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and International Conference of Young Scientists, titled “Machine Intelligence for Society and for All Sciences”, took place from 30 June to 3 July 2026 in Bremen, Germany. More than 200 participants attended, including…
Higher education systems worldwide face a common set of challenges, including enhancing educational quality, improving graduate employability, strengthening international recognition of qualifications, and preparing students for an increasingly interconnected world. While educational policies must ultimately reflect national priorities and local…
The College for Life Sciences at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin is inviting excellent early career researchers in the life and natural sciences, medicine, and psychology to apply for fellowships in the 2027/2028 academic year. Designed for postdocs and other researchers…
The Global Young Academy’s Annual General Meeting in Bremen, Germany, concluded on a high note, sparking new interdisciplinary collaborations, welcoming 33 new members, setting the organization’s strategic course, and electing new leadership. This year, GYA members elected a diverse Executive…
The GYA is pleased to introduce its new member cohort, all of whom will be inaugurated at the opening of this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 30 June 2026 in Bremen, Germany. The 33-member cohort includes representatives from 26…
The European National Young Academies (ENYA) Meeting 2026 took place on 27–29 May in Warsaw, Poland, bringing together representatives from young academies across Europe to strengthen collaboration and advance shared priorities. Participants came from 24 young academies and similar organisations…