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
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).
2025/11/18
HYA member featured together with Katalin Karikó at event hosted by Embassy of Hungary in Berlin
Following Katalin Karikó’s inspirational talk, FKA member Kata Horváti participated in a discussion with the Nobel Prize laurate researcher at the STEM Talk event organised with young German and Hungarian researchers as part of the Berlin Science Week.
2025/11/18
“Christmas Science: Let Us Discover the Magical World of the Christmas Together!” – Scientific advent fair with HYA at BME
After last year’s roaring success, the Hungarian Young Academy is inviting all to out-of-the-ordinary advent preparations on 17 December at Budapest University of Technology and Economics.
2025/11/17
HYA delegates attend SAPEA–ALLEA workshop in Budapest
“Upholding integrity in scientific advice – key principles and challenges” was the title of the joint international workshop organised by SAPEA and ALLEA on 4 November 2025 in the Palace of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. In the following, you may read a summary of the event by András Abonyi and Dávid Havasi representing the active membership of the Hungarian Young Academy at the event.
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.
2025/10/02
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.