Call for 2027 Membership: Become part of the Global Young Academy

Call for 2027 Membership: Become part of the Global Young Academy

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2 Application Deadline: 15 September 2026, 18:00 UTC)

Applications are now open for the**.** Applications are sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering impact.

Research: The call is open to all scholars working in any research-based discipline, including the natural, physical and social sciences, as well as the arts and humanities.Applicants working in government, industry, and non-governmental sectors are also welcome.

**Excellence:**Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of excellence in their discipline, ascertained by a proven track record and expected future achievements. Moreover, applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to making a difference in society. A PhD or an equivalent degree is a requirement for applicants.

**Impact:**The Global Young Academy is committed to a broad range of programmes around the world to support young scholars, promote science to a broad audience, engage in policy debate, and foster international and interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants should provide evidence of interest or experience in one or more of these areas.

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Age/career point:

• Applicants should be in the early to middle years of their independent careers.
• Applicants born in or after 1986 and holding a PhD are eligible without any restrictions.
• Applicants born before 1986 must have obtained their PhD in 2019 or later.
• Applicants born before 1986 with a PhD obtained before 2019 must submit a detailed justification of why they should be considered.

Expectations:

• Each GYA member is encouraged to attend the GYA Annual General Meeting each year. As member-led organisation, GYA relies in members contributions, thusexpected to actively contribute a minimum of 6 hour per month toone or more of the organisation’s programmes (projects and committees), which may include participation in science-for-policy or policy-for-science activities, supporting science outreach and education at national or international levels, engaging in science diplomacy, or collaborating with the world’s young academies and further GYA partners.
• In the event that applicants are selected as new GYA members, they should be available to attend the nextAnnual General Meeting, which is scheduled for21 – 25 June 2027in Indonesia.

Application Process

• Applications should be completed personally by the candidate and must be accompanied by a letter of support.
• Completing the application takes a minimum of30 minutes.
• Applicants are encouraged to provide specific, personalized descriptions of their career journeys and avoid overly polished statements

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