Global Young Academy 2025 New Membership Call for Young Leaders

Global Young Academy 2025: Applications are sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering impact.

Application Deadline: 18th September 2024 16.00 (4 pm) UTC

Eligible Countries: GYA and Non-GYA countries

Field of Study: The call is open to all scholars working in any research-based discipline, including the sciences, medicine, engineering, social sciences, the arts and humanities.

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

Type: Contests/Job (Volunteer)

Eligibility: 

• Research fields: 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.  
• 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. PhD or equivalent 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.
• Age/career point: Applicants should be in the early to middle years of their independent careers, i.e. approximately 7 years from PhD and aged 30-40. Applicants falling outside these ranges are still invited to send their applications with a justification for why they should be considered.
• Expectations: Each GYA member is encouraged to attend the GYA Annual General Meeting each year and is expected to actively contribute to one or more of the organisation’s programmes (working groups 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. The GYA is an active organisation, and being a member requires a time commitment of 4 hours a month on each member’s part. In the event that applicants are selected as new GYA members, they should be available to attend the next Annual General Meeting, which is scheduled for 10 – 13 June 2025 in Hyderabad, India.

Selection Criteria: All applicants are judged against 3 factors:

• ‘academic’ excellence, judged by: research record; publications and citations; career history; awards and prizes; and any other relevant information provided.
• ‘non-academic’ excellence, judged by: engagement with industry, business, government and the general public; successful commercialization or widespread adoption of research; starting a successful research-based company, and other relevant factors provided.
• commitment to ‘service’, as shown by: demonstrated support for young researchers at a national level; launching or holding a senior role in a national young academy; public communication of science or scholarship; and commitment to the goals of the GYA.

It is not necessary for candidates to score at the highest level in all 3 categories, but strong applicants score well in either or both of categories (i) and (ii), and very highly in category (iii). By scoring applications against multiple criteria, we try to provide a balanced application process for candidates, whether they work in academic or non-academic sector

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: The Global Young Academy seeks to identify and appoint to its membership the world’s leading researchers in basic and applied science, engineering, social sciences, arts and the humanities who are committed to contributing to the betterment of society through scientific engagement. Candidates may work in academia, government or private industry.

Duration of Program: 5 Years

How to Apply: Applications should be completed personally by the candidate and must be accompanied by a letter of support. Completing the application takes a minimum of 30 minutes, the form can be saved at any time and processed later. So that you can prepare well, find the assessment questions in our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) under “What are the assessment questions?”.

Applicants are also encouraged to contact the GYA members/alumni who are from their country/region for further information on the GYA activities, working groups and any other questions which can help with application process. You can find members and alumni list along their contact details on our GYA website. In general, you are welcome to ask all questions to the GYA Office.

The application must be submitted before 18 September 2024, 23:59 (11:59 PM) UTC through our online application form.

This form asks for basic biographical information and includes several short essay questions.

The online application form as well as the support documents need to be written in English. The following documents must be uploaded with your online application, as PDF documents:

1. CV
   Maximum length of 4 pages. The Selection Committee members are instructed to ignore any material over the 4-page limit. Your CV should contain a brief education and employment history and make your achievements clear to a general audience. For example, a few words summarising your most significant publications are more useful than a complete list of every paper that you have authored.
2. Letter(s) of support
   Please arrange for the submission of at least one letter of support for your application directed to the GYA. Letters created for a different purpose cannot be accepted. Your referee(s) should be familiar with your research career and able to comment on your standing as one of your country’s leading academics. If possible, one letter should come from your national academy or equivalent body. If this is not possible, or you wish to supply additional letters of recommendation, these should come from your employer, research institution, or other professional person familiar with your work. Personal or character references are not required. Letters should be written personally by your referee(s) in their own words.
   Please supply the document “Instructions for Referees” (below) to your referees.
3. Data Protection / Declaration / signature of applicant
   Download document here.

The Application Form: Click to apply

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