Global Youth Academy Membership Call 2022

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

The GYA is a global organisation that places a high value on its diversity. Global Youth Academy Membership encourages applications from all qualified candidates. All applicants receive consideration and will not be discriminated against with regard to race, colour, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disabilities, or other factors. They especially encourage women and applicants from different minority groups, and from diverse disciplines including the natural, physical and social sciences as well as the arts and humanities and people working in government, industry, and non-governmental sectors to apply.

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.  

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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 expected to attend the GYA Annual General Meeting each year and is also expected to actively contribute to one or more of the organisation’s programmes, which include participation in policy development, promotion of National Young Academies, supporting science outreach and education at the national and international levels, and the young scientist ambassador programme. The GYA is an active organisation, and being a member requires a time commitment 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 13 June – 17 June 2022 in Japan.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • A chance to participate in policy development, promotion of National Young Academies, supporting science outreach and education at the national and international levels, and the young scientist ambassador programme.

Eligibilities

  • 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.
  • Applicants should provide evidence of interest or experience in one or more of these areas: any research-based discipline, including the natural, physical and social sciences, as well as the arts and humanities.  
Eligible Regions: Open for all

Application Process

  • Apply online through the Apply Now Link
  • Applications should be completed personally by the candidate and must be accompanied by a letter of support. Completing the application takes about 30 minutes, the form can be saved at any time and processed later. Essay questions are provided on the official website for better preparation.
  • 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 the application process. One can find members and alumni lists along with their contact details on our GYA website. In general, applicants are welcome to ask all questions to the GYA Office.
  • 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 the applicant’s online application, as PDF documents:
    1. CV
      The maximum length of 4 pages. The Selection Committee members are instructed to ignore any material over the 4-page limit. The CV should contain a brief education and employment history and make the applicant’s achievements clear to a general audience. For example, a few words summarising the most significant publications are more useful than a complete list of every paper that the applicant has authored.
    2. Letter(s) of support
      Please arrange for the submission of at least one letter of support for the application. The referee(s) should be familiar with the applicant’s research career and able to comment on the applicant’s standing as one of the country’s leading academics. If possible, one letter should come from the applicant’s national academy or equivalent body. If this is not possible, or one wishes to supply additional letters of recommendation, these should come from their employer, research institution, or another professional person familiar with their 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 the applicant’s referees.
    3. Data Protection / Declaration / signature of applicant
      Provided in the official website.

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Application Deadline: September 15, 2021

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