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2026/06/02

Former co-chair Boldizsár Szentgáli-Tóth represents HYA at COARA, ENYA, ALLEA and YASAS events

The large-scale event series took place in Warsaw from 26 to 29 May 2026.

2026/05/21

HYA leaders promote building of and collaboration among local young researchers’ movements

On 18 May, the Young Researcher Career Path Seminar at the Biological Research Centre featured a co-chair and a board member of the Hungarian Young Academy.

2026/05/15

HYA’s conclusions concerning changed financial rules of NKKP STARTING grants

A HYA survey conducted among the 2025 winners of the NKKP STARTING grant programme suggests that the changed financial framework in the 2026 call for proposals could lead to a drastic decline in the number of young researchers in Hungary.

2026/05/11

10th edition of Young Researchers’ Forum attracts large audience

On 10 May 2026, the Young Researchers’ Forum was held for the 10th time under the title “The various facets of a research career: challenges and prospects”, followed by HYA’s ordinary General Assembly in the afternoon.

2026/05/04

Two HYA alumni and one current HYA member to receive Academic Award at MTA’s 200th General Assembly

This prestigious award is presented by the Presidium of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences to researchers or research groups engaged in scientific activities, in recognition of their outstanding research work and achievements.

2026/05/01

New board at helm of Hungarian Young Academy from 1 May

In addition to Bernadette Kun, remaining co-chair, the membership elected Tamás Ruppert, associate professor at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Pannonia, as the incoming co-chair.

2026/05/01

Thirteen young researchers admitted to HYA membership in 2026

The Hungarian Young Academy welcomes thirteen new members on board and bids a fond farewell to twelve members who are now alumni. With this, the organisation once again counts sixty members.

2026/04/30

Statement by Hungarian Young Academy on transparency of grant review process

The Hungarian Young Academy has issued a statement on the circumstances of the evaluation of grant applications submitted for the HU-rizont 2025 call for proposals.

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.