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Global Young Academy
Halle (Saale), DEImpact-drivenAssociationScience & ResearchEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees51 - 100
Founded2009
LocationHalle (Saale)
About Global Young Academy
The Global Young Academy (GYA), founded in 2009, is an international organization dedicated to empowering and connecting young scientists and scholars globally. It provides a platform for early- to mid-career researchers to address critical global issues, advocate for science, and contribute to society through initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The GYA is an independent science academy with 200 members from 101 countries and an administrative office in Halle (Saale), Germany. It employs between 51 and 100 staff members and fosters a wide international network.
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Sustainability Goals
Partnerships for the Goals
Global Partnerships for Scientific Development
The organization connects young scientists globally, fosters National Young Academies, and initiates collaborative projects to strengthen science worldwide.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Strengthening Research Infrastructure and Innovation
The Global Young Academy supports the establishment of national scientific academies and the enhancement of the research environment to drive innovation.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Strengthening Science Institutions and Advice
The Global Young Academy offers resources for science policy advice and promotes leadership skills to support effective and evidence-based institutions.
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Q1What is the mission of the Global Young Academy and what is its impact?+
The Global Young Academy (GYA) is dedicated to "science for all; science for the future," giving a voice to young scientists globally. It empowers and connects early- to mid-career researchers to address global challenges and advance society through science. The GYA primarily focuses on SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and also contributes to SDGs 9 and 16.
Q2How large is the Global Young Academy and where is it headquartered?+
The Global Young Academy is an independent science academy with 200 outstanding members from 101 countries. The organization employs between 51 and 100 staff members. Its publicly funded administrative office is located in Halle (Saale), Germany, and is hosted at the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.
Q3Where can interested individuals find open positions at the Global Young Academy?+
Open positions and calls for bids at the Global Young Academy are published directly on its website. Interested individuals can view current career opportunities at https://globalyoungacademy.net/jobs-and-bids/.
Q4How can one become a member of the Global Young Academy?+
The Global Young Academy annually selects 200 outstanding early- to mid-career researchers from 101 countries. Members serve for five-year terms. The academy actively seeks new members through open calls, which are communicated on its website and through its channels.
