Swiss Young Academy

Several good reasons for a Swiss Young Academy

The Swiss Young Academy offers its members the following benefits:

1. A networking platform focused on current issues and questions related to science policy

2. Inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration on projects related to the thematic areas of focus set by the Academies and their associated institutions

3. Mentoring and development programmes for young academics that strengthen their skills as well as their national and international networks

4. Greater access to equal opportunities and a heightened awareness of issues related to society and its dialogue with science

5. Individual support during the five years of membership, coupled with the overall benefits of joint projects for scholarship in Switzerland

6. Members function as the Academy’s contacts abroad while also representing the diversity of the scientific field in Switzerland

What can members expect, what effects they achieve with their membership and what support they receive - more about this from the Advisory Council in short videos

Do you meet the criteria for membership?

• Are you interested in inter- and transdisciplinary cooperation as well as the implementation of joint and personal projects?

• Do you have outstanding achievements at university level?

• Are you willing to participate in the general meetings (one to three times a year)?

• Are you max. 40 years old and have a proven academic connection to Switzerland? 

• At the time of election have you received a doctorate, specialist training or the highest possible degree not more than seven years back?

About Us

Organisation

The Swiss Young Academy is composed of a general meeting with about 25 members, an executive board, an advisory council and an administrative office.

Range of Activities

The Swiss Young Academy engages in the following activities:

• Initiates and carries out inter- and transdisciplinary projects with the support of the Academies and their associated institutions;
• Initiates projects at the intersection of academic research and society that are relevant for the younger generation;
• Initiates forward-thinking projects that foster creativity and innovation;
• Promotes academic discourse as well as inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration;
• Takes positions on developments in science policy, with a particular focus on young researchers’ professional and social situations, and on the development of an enduring academic culture.
   

Project Types and Guidelines

Joint Projects (generally CHF 30,000 per project)

• Project topics may be chosen freely within the thematic areas of focus set by the Academies.
• Projects are carried out by groups of two to six people.
• Project results are communicated in the form of workshops, conferences, events, or publications.
   

Personal Projects (max. CHF 1,000 per person per year)

• Personal projects support an individual member’s development, either in furthering his or her personal academic pursuits or in addressing one of the Academies’ main areas of focus.
• Project results are recorded in a short report.

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