Young Academy Ireland | Opening for 2026 Applications
Young Academy Ireland (YAI) is delighted to open applications for its 2026 cohort. Applications open Friday 18 July and close Friday 26 September!
This four-year membership connects early-career researchers and innovators across Ireland in a collaborative, interdisciplinary network focused on societal impact and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, scholars at risk, and professionals who operate in academia, government, industry, and NGOs. Young Academy Ireland (YAI), established in 2023 under the auspices of the Royal Irish Academy, is part of a global movement of national young academies.
We encourage you to share this opportunity widely within your networks.
Visit the YAI website to apply online, sign up for our webinar and find support including a Narrative CV Toolkit, application guidelines and FAQs. For further queries, please contact yai@ria.ie.