Die Junge Akademie- Become a Member!

Membership of Die Junge Akademie is intended to outstanding researchers and artists who have completed a doctorate or artistic qualification. The date of the final examination of this work should be at least three, but no longer than seven years ago by the end of the application deadline, which must be proven by the doctoral certificate or a comparable document. Any periods of parental leave, care leave or sick leave declared by the applicant will be taken into account.

In addition, at least one further outstanding academic/artistic achievement is expected or that the applicants have achieved visibility with an independent academic or artistic profile after graduation. Members should represent their subject with a desire for innovation, passion and the ability to engage in interdisciplinary discourse and have the time capacity for active membership.

Die Junge Akademie benefits from having diverse perspectives and views flowing into its work. It is thus its goal to acquire members with experience that is as diverse as possible. Neither German citizenship nor main place of residence in Germany are necessary requirements for acceptance. However, members must have good knowledge of the German language. Furthermore, Die Junge Akademie expects its members to actively participate in the academy’s events, which take place primarily in Germany. The willingness and ability to participate must be credibly demonstrated.

What our members can expect:

• interdisciplinary projects and working groups
• space to explore their own topics and ideas
• an exceptional network
• interdisciplinary exchange
• concrete funding opportunities for joint and individual projects

The Young Academy offers the opportunity to make an impact beyond one’s own discipline and to play an active role in shaping the dialogue between science, the arts, society and politics. Applications are open to young researchers and artists who have completed a PhD or an artistic qualification project, provided that, as a rule, at least three but no more than seven years have elapsed since the completion of their degree by the end of the application deadline.

Applications can only be submitted online.

Nomination deadline: November 11, 2026

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