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Through its role as nominating partner of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, the Global Young Academy puts forward outstanding early-career researchers to take part in these meetings and engage in exchange with Nobel Laureates and other leading researchers. The 75th…
The GYA held its seventh professional development workshop for at-risk scholars on 11 – 12 September in Oxford, in collaboration with the Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara) and the Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF). The workshop was…
GYA members participating in the CoARA TURN Working Group have contributed to a new publication titled “More Than a Number: Six Myths about Rankings and the Choices of Students and Early-Career Researchers“, a critical framework that can be used in…
Download the full Statement here. In July 2026, the GYA held its International Conference of Young Scientists on the theme “Machine Intelligence for Society and for All Sciences”. The Conference brought together more than 200 participants from over 60 countries…
The GYA is pleased to announce the launch of Women in Science and Ethics for Artificial Intelligence (WISE-AI), a two-year project supported by a U.S. $200,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation. Artificial intelligence is transforming research practice, but women…
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…
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 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…