Deadline: 15 September 2022,
The Global Young Academy membership call for 2023 is open now.Young, independent researchers with the highest degree of scholarly quality and a clear desire for making an impact encouraged to apply.
The Global Young Academy(GYA) is a global organisation that places a high value on its diversity. We encourage 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.
With The Global Young Academy membership call for 2023,we aim to avoid that any single institution is overly represented in our membership. We 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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
Requirements:
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 5 June – 9 June 2022 in Rwanda.
Application Process
- Applications should be completed personally by the candidate and must be accompanied by a letter of support.
- 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.
- The application must be submitted before 15 September 2022, 18.00 (6 pm) UTC through our online application form.
- 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:
CV
- Maximum length of 4 pages.
- Your CV should contain a brief education and employment history and make your achievements clear to a general audience.
Letter(s) of support
- Please arrange for the submission of at least one letter of support for your application. 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 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.
Data Protection / Declaration / signature of applicant
- Download document here.
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