Call for Membership Applications

Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities Call for Membership Applications
Deadline: Before 23 March 2026
Benefits:
A unique opportunity to develop and realise ideas, projects, and visions for the bilateral Young Academy
Exclusive access to the AGYA academic network of excellence
Support and funding to realise inter- and transdisciplinary research projects
Travel grants for AGYA workshops, conferences, and research stays
Training in career development and promotion of academic leadership
Active membership for five years, followed by a lifelong membership in the AGYA Alumni Network
Eligibility:
Early-career researchers (3-10 years after PhD) from any field of the Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Technical Sciences, and the Arts
Affiliation with a university or a research institution in Germany or any Arab country: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen
Full command of English, both spoken and written
Requirements:
Proven record of research excellence in any field of specialisation
Strong potential for leadership and advancement in academia
High motivation to engage in AGYA activities and to implement collaborative research projects
Special interest in exploring research approaches which transcend disciplinary boundaries for innovative solutions and resilient societies
Application Process:
Interested applicants can submit their applications via the digital portal on the AGYA website (agya.info) by filling in the application form and uploading the following documents in English:
CV, including a list of publications and a scan of the PhD certificate
Letter of motivation
Two up-to-date academic reference letters supporting the application for AGYA m
Submission Deadline: Before 23 March 2026