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
On the dark side of research careers: Perfectionism and the impostor syndrome
On 22 May 2025, the Hungarian Young Academy is hosting the next edition of the “mental well-being” series. The invited lecturers of the online event will be psychologists Dr. Tímea Olajos and Noémi Oláh.
National Research, Development and Innovation Office offers online workshop in English about Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
This year again, the National Research, Development and Innovation Office is organising an online workshop about Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF) in cooperation with HYA and ELTE.
2025/05/05
Challenges and opportunities of a research career – Roundtable discussion for secondary school students with two HYA members
A highly successful roundtable discussion was held in Szeged with the involvement of HYA members for secondary school students about the everyday life of researchers, encouraging them to opt for a scientific career.
2025/04/09
Statement of the Hungarian Young Academy regarding the promised pay rise for the employees of the HUN-REN that has not materialized
We, the undersigned members of the Hungarian Young Academy wish to express our solidarity with all those young researchers employed by the Hungarian Research Network (HUN-REN) who, despite their expectations and all preliminary information received, could not benefit from an increase of basic salaries as of 1 April 2025. Nevertheless, we hope that in accordance with the open letter of the HUN-REN leadership dated 31 March 2025, the pay rise will be implemented later on this year and with retroactive effect, albeit at a later date.
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!
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.
