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.
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2026/09/30
PeerPower – Peer support for young researchers
The Hungarian Young Academy also contributed to the PeerPower Erasmus+ project event held in Brussels on 14 September 2026, which aimed to strengthen communities that support the professional development and mental well-being of young researchers.
2026/09/29
The Language(s) of Academia – Communication initiated by the German Young Academy’s Language working group
At a meeting initiated by Die Junge Akademie (German Young Academy), 24 academics from 18 countries came together to reflect on how languages shape academic research and its dissemination. Hungarian young researchers were represented at the workshop by HYA members Éva Szabó and Attila Mráz.
2026/07/01
Participation of Hungarian Young Academy at Eurodoc Annual Conference 2026 in Budapest
On 24–25 June 2026, the Association of Hungarian PhD and DLA Candidates (DOSZ) hosted the Eurodoc Annual Conference 2026 at Semmelweis University in Budapest, an international conference whose theme this year was the role of early-career researchers in fostering the relationship between science and society.
2026/06/23
HYA represents early-career researcher perspective at Budapest meeting of Science Europe Working Group on Artificial Intelligence
The Science Europe Working Group on Artificial Intelligence held its two-day meeting in Budapest at the Palace of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences on 17–18 June 2026.
2026/06/18
HYA runs 200 kilometres in honour of MTA’s 200-year milestone
After the creative construction of the MTA Palace from LEGO pieces, the Hungarian Young Academy once again joined the series of events celebrating MTA’s 200th anniversary with an out-of-the-ordinary community programme on 13–14 June 2026: former and current HYA members ran a total of 200 kilometres in the vicinity of the Pál-völgyi Cave.
2026/06/12
Roundtable discussion about future of Hungarian research network
On 11 June 2026, a roundtable discussion was held on the future of the Hungarian research network was held at the Palace of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. The Hungarian Young Academy was represented by co-chair Bernadette Kun at the high-level meeting.
2026/06/09
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 – HYA Mentoring Programme call
The Hungarian Young Academy is launching a mentoring programme to support prospective applicants preparing proposals for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call.
2026/06/04
MTA200km Commemorative Relay by Hungarian Young Academy
To mark the 200th anniversary of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA), HYA members have taken on a special challenge: the completion of a 200-kilometre commemorative relay run. Come and root for the runners in the Pál-völgy Cave parking lot on 13-14 June!
