Hungarian Young Academy

The aim of the Hungarian Young Academy is to be the voice of young researchers, representing the interests of their community both in Hungary and abroad. A grassroots scholarly society operating in accordance with the public duties of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the Hungarian Young Academy held its inaugural meeting on 7 May 2019. Through its activities, HYA seeks to support the professional development of young researchers and strengthen the relationship between researchers and society. HYA participates in the scientific activities of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in close cooperation with the Academy’s various bodies.

Latest news

2025/03/14

HYA among signatories of open letter to EU institutions urging measures to sustain the competitiveness of European science

The Hungarian Young Academy has also signed the open letter addressed to EU institutions, calling for actions to sustain the competitiveness of European science.

2025/02/07

HYA representatives meet NRDIO to discuss feedback regarding National Research Excellence Programme

On 29 January 2025, the representatives of the Hungarian Young Academy held a meaningful discussion with the Research Excellence Council (KKT) and the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDIO) on the possibilities of fine-tuning the grant programmes.

2025/02/07

New deadline! – Call for applications to Bolyai Mentoring Programme – 2025

The Hungarian Young Academy announces, for the fifth time, its mentoring programme related to the János Bolyai Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Bolyai Mentoring Programme). Prolongation of deadline till 20 February 2025!

2025/01/09

In memoriam Zoltán Fekete (1984–2024)

HYA member Zoltán Fekete passed away tragically young on 23 December 2024.

2024/12/02

Christmas Science with the Hungarian Young Academy: Let Us Discover the Magical World of Christmas Together!

Join the Hungarian Young Academy for an out-of-the-ordinary scientific Advent event in the afternoon of 10 December 2024.

2024/11/20

HYA members attend GYA-IAP workshop on trust in science

In the framework of the World Science Forum, organised once again in Budapest by MTA and prestigious international science organisations from 20 to 23 November 2024, the Global Young Academy and the InterAcademy Partnership held a workshop investigating trust in science and its loss. The Hungarian Young Academy could also delegate participants to the one-day event.

2024/11/10

Additional programmes at the Festival of Hungarian Science with HYA members

In addition to the central event organised by the Hungarian Young Academy during the Festival of Hungarian Science, HYA members play an active role in various other events of MTÜ.

2024/11/10

HYA once again to propose fascinating topics at Festival of Hungarian Science (MTÜ)

This year again, the Hungarian Young Academy is inviting those interested to attend two sessions of exciting lectures and roundtable discussions in the morning and in the afternoon of 25 November 2024.

2024/11/03

“Mothers in Science” Action Plan to improve the situation of female researchers now available in Hungarian

Female researchers are faced with distinctive challenges all over the world. In 2023, Mothers in Science, a global non-profit organisation drew up an action plan to facilitate the situation of women scientists, which is now available in Hungarian, thanks to the translation prepared by the volunteers of the Hungarian Young Academy.

2024/11/03

Open call for applications for HYA membership – 2025

The Hungarian Young Academy (HYA) is pleased to announce the opening of its membership application procedure for the term of 2025–2030. The deadline for submitting applications is 3 December 2024.

2024/09/24

Researchers’ Night 2024 – Wonders of science brought to you by members of the Hungarian Young Academy

Join us for exciting lectures given by members of the Hungarian Young Academy at various universities across the country.

2024/09/17

3rd webinar hosted by HYA on equal opportunities – Focusing on researchers with a hearing impairment

The HYA webinar series on equal opportunities will continue with Sarolta Márta Deák’s talk on the everyday life of researchers with a hearing loss on 5 November 2025 at 2:00 p.m.