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The Young Academy of Norway is seeking new members! Would you like to join us?
Welcome to our open online meeting on May 22 at 13:00 – register here!
Would you like to become a member of the Young Academy of Norway?
The Young Academy of Norway (AYF) is a diverse, interdisciplinary, and cross-sector meeting place and science policy platform for early-career researchers, established in 2015. It is also a driving force for innovative science communication, an attractive arena for academic debate, and a significant and visible actor in research policy issues.
Currently, the Academy has 43 members. In October, 11 members will step down. In this year’s intake, we will welcome up to 10 new members, as well as 2–3 members working abroad who are affiliated with a Norwegian research environment (cf. AYF statutes §2.2).
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking early-career researchers who can demonstrate significant and independent scientific or artistic work, and who have distinguished themselves actively and professionally within their field. AYF aims to recruit members from across the country, from various disciplines and institutions.
You must be interested in and able to actively participate in the Academy’s work. The working language of AYF is Norwegian, and it is desirable that new members can understand both spoken and written Norwegian.
We offer:
- A unique development opportunity within an inclusive, active, interdisciplinary, and cross-sector network, which also collaborates with a larger international network of early-career researchers
- Four annual gatherings held across the country
- The opportunity to actively participate in processes related to shaping Norwegian research policy, internationalization of academia, and various outreach activities
- The opportunity to engage directly with leading actors in Norwegian academia and research policy
About the application process
To be admitted as a member, you must not turn more than 40 years old in the calendar year of admission. Age deductions due to parental leave, military service, and sick leave follow the guidelines of the Research Council of Norway, provided relevant documentation is submitted.
Membership lasts for four years and is granted based on an application followed by an interview, which will take place on September 7th. After completing your membership, you become part of our alumni association.
Membership and admission are regulated by §3 of our statutes.
How to apply
The application has three steps:
- Fill out our application form
- Write your application and fill out our CV. Please find the Norwegian CV layout here and the English layout here.
- Send your application (in English or Norwegian) and CV by email to post@yngreforskere.no. Mark the email with “Application AYF 2026 + your name”.
The application you submit by e-mail must be a maximum of one (1) page and include a brief description of your research, why you wish to be part of the Young Academy of Norway, and what you would contribute.
The CV must include your date of birth and information about any leaves of absence. Applicants must use our standardized academic CV, including a publication list, with a total length of up to 4 pages.
Application deadline: June 15
Do you have questions?
Read our webpage with “frequently asked questions” for an overview and hopefully answers to your queries.
Meet us!
On May 22, there will be an online meeting about AYF with AYF Chair Marte Haaland and Acting Secretary General Lotte Danielsen. At the meeting, you can ask questions and learn more about AYF’s projects. Register here.
Contact persons:
Lotte Danielsen
Acting Secretary General
Martin Eggen Mogseth
Project Coordinator
post@yngreforskere.no / tel. +47 977 40 390 / +47 46 53 64 05