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

2025/11/01

Open call for applications for HYA membership – 2026

The Hungarian Young Academy (HYA) is pleased to announce the opening of its membership application procedure for the term of 2026–2031. The deadline for submitting applications is 2 December 2025 (midnight).

2025/10/23

Multidisciplinarity in focus: HYA programmes on 12 November 2025 at MTA’s jubilee Hungarian Science Festival

The Hungarian Young Academy was once again offered given the opportunity to organise two half-day events at this year’s extraordinary, festive Hungarian Science Festival, which this time will focus on the exciting possibilities of interdisciplinary collaboration and the diversity of research conducted by HYA members.

2025/11/01

MTA and HYA present findings of joint survey on current situation of Hungarian researchers

The event will take place on 24 November 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Ceremonial Hall of the Palace of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

2025/10/28

Laureates for 2025 edition of Fekete Zoltán Young Mentor Award

The HYA Awards Committee has announced the winners of the Fekete Zoltán Young Mentor Award, founded by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences this year at the initiative of the Hungarian Young Academy.

2025/10/10

HYA participation at Warsaw meeting organised by Marie Curie Alumni Association

Delegated by the Hungarian Young Academy, Tamás Beke-Somfai, HYA-member and former winner of the Marie Curie Fellowship gave a speech about the importance of mentoring for young researchers.

2025/10/02

First Young Career Path Seminar at HUN-REN Biological Research Centre with HYA members

Members of the Hungarian Young Academy are actively engaged not only in national but also in local initiatives supporting young researchers. A brilliant example of this was the First Young Career Path Seminar, held on 30 September 2025 at the HUN-REN Biological Research Centre in Szeged.

2025/09/29

Statement of Hungarian Young Academy on research freedom and predictable career paths

The signatories of the statement expressed their opinion in response to an event that affected one of their fellow HYA members and attracted considerable media attention.

2025/09/18

New “Funding Calls” menu available on HYA website

The HYA website has been supporting young researchers with a new function since August to inform them about relevant funding calls.

2025/09/16

Researchers’ Night 2025 – Thrilling scientific adventures brought to you by HYA members

In 2025 once again, Hungarian young researchers are preparing numerous exciting programmes for those interested.

2025/09/01

Updates in name and scope of activities of HYA committees

Several standing committees will continue their work with new priorities and under a new name from August.

2025/08/27

HYA member invited to talk at Summer Reunion of Colleges for Advanced Studies (NYATA) in Sopron

László Koók, invited to speak on behalf of the Hungarian Young Academy, talked about the joys and challenges of a young researcher’s career path before a large audience.

2025/08/22

Results announced for the first call of Momentum MSCA Programme

Five researchers affiliated with the Hungarian Young Academy are among the successful applicants.