Since 2005, the National Science Academies of the G7 countries, sometimes in cooperation with other relevant countries, have met annually to develop policy recommendations to be delivered to the leaders of each country. In 2012, when 15 academies met in…
The 2020 call for applications for the GYA North-South Interdisciplinary Grant is now open! Applications should be submitted by Sunday, 28 June 2020. This grant scheme, introduced at the GYA’s 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM), seeks to support the development…
Global Young Academy is part of a global group of science academies releasing COVID-19 statement
…The GYA is coordinating a new global working group on Open Science, comprising members from 25 National Young Academies (NYAs) from around the globe, as well as members from the GYA’s long-standing working group on Open Science. Back in August…
Reward and appreciate solidarity in times of crisis
…GYA Co-Chair Koen Vermeir (CNRS, France) participated in the UNESCO Virtual Ministerial Dialogue on COVID-19 and “Open Science” held on 30 March 2020. This was the first time UNESCO organized an important ministerial meeting virtually. Participants included 77 ministers and…
The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted the world and it will not be the last pandemic to wreak havoc on humanity.
…Note: The full version of this Statement is available here. All infographics are available here. The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted the world and it will not be the last pandemic to wreak havoc on humanity. Global…
Global developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic have made planning for an in-person Annual General Meeting (AGM) and International Conference of Young Scientists unwise. The GYA is now planning for its first electronic AGM and Conference. While we truly regret…