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
2026/04/28
Palace of Academy from LEGO bricks – Birthday gift from Hungarian Young Academy for 200th anniversary of MTA and Library
The model, designed and partially pre-built by LEGO Certified Professional Balázs Dóczy, was completed for the first time by secondary school students from the BMSZC Trefort Ágoston Bilingual Technical School with the assistance of HYA members on 17 April 2026 in the exhibition hall of the Palace of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
2026/04/27
Hungarian Young Academy issues statement on situation of National Academy of Scientist Education (NTA)
The Hungarian Young Academy advocates for maintaining the operational stability of the National Academy of Scientist Education and the continuity of its established professional structure.
2026/04/22
Quick glance at history of Hungarian Young Academy in April number of Magyar Tudomány
Former and current co-chairs of the Hungarian Young Academy, along with a former member of its executive board, summarized the organization’s milestones from its first seven years for the journal of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
2026/04/13
New video series from Hungarian Young Academy on recent challenges of academic publishing
The practice of academic publishing has undergone significant changes in recent years. In this new environment, a ten-part video series produced by the Hungarian Young Academy aims to provide guidance to researchers, now available on YouTube.
2026/03/25
Full report of MTA–HYA survey on Hungarian researchers now released
The detailed report of the 2025 researcher survey conducted jointly by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the Hungarian Young Academy is now available in its integrity (in Hungarian), providing a comprehensive overview of the situation of researchers in Hungary and those with ties to the country.
2026/03/12
Young Researcher Career Path Seminar at BRC featuring once again member of Hungarian Young Academy
The main findings of the survey titled “The Situation of Researchers in Hungary and Researchers with Ties to Hungary” were presented by Júlia Koltai to local young researchers in Szeged.
2026/02/25
HYA “Mental well-being” programme series – Mindfulness, or conscious presence
The Hungarian Young Academy considers it a priority to talk about the challenges experienced during research careers, including the role of stress in our lives. This time our guest speaker will be Gábor Fazekas, who will introduce participants to the method of mindfulness, i.e. how to reduce stress through conscious presence.
2026/02/06
Call for applications to Bolyai Mentoring Programme – 2026
The Hungarian Young Academy announces, for the sixth time, its mentoring programme related to the János Bolyai Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Bolyai Mentoring Programme).
2026/01/26
Statement of Hungarian Young Academy on withdrawal of PIC numbers of Hungarian research institutes
The Hungarian Young Academy has issued a statement on the withdrawal of the PIC numbers of Hungarian research institutes in connection with the 2025 reorganisation of the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network.