The Young Academy of Sweden awards prizes to recognize outstanding researchers and promote science.
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Starting from 2025, the Young Academy of Sweden will award the prize The Research Beacon – the Young Academy of Sweden’s prize for Spreading of Knowledge – to a younger researcher active in Sweden who has made significant contributions to spreading knowledge, especially to children and young people, in a creative and inclusive manner. The nomination period opens on February 10.
Anna-Karin Johansson (Secretary General of the UNESCO Council), Sverker Lundin (CEO of YAS), Maria Mossenberg (Director of Corporate Affairs & Engagement at L’Oréal), Mia Liinason (Chair of YAS), Kathlén Kohn (award recipient), Mats Persson (Minister of Research), and Audrey Campeau (award recipient). Photo: Emma Burendahl
The Academy covers travel and hotel expenses for meetings and when members represent the Academy. There’s no additional compensation for the time put in.
We’re pretty flexible with language and switch to English when necessary. However, we strongly encourage members to learn Swedish to fully engage in all types of external activities and make the most of the network.
No, but we expect members to be based at a Swedish research institution during their membership period (5 years).
No. The Academy is open to researchers from all disciplines, but not every discipline may be represented at all times. In selecting new members, we aim for diversity in scientific background, various universities, and gender. The best way to achieve this diversity is by ensuring we receive top-notch applications from a wide range of researchers.
We usually get around 65–80 applications and bring in 6–8 new members annually. This means it’s pretty competitive. If you don’t make it on your first try, we encourage you to apply again. It’s not uncommon for members to apply multiple times before getting in.
As a member, you will have access to a platform where a selection of Sweden’s foremost younger research leaders convene to discuss and address issues broadly pertaining to research and science.
The work of the Young Academy of Sweden is based on support from funders who want to strengthen young researchers and the impact of research. Support for the academy gives a stronger voice and greater opportunities for new academic leaders to emerge.
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