Young Academy Ireland (YAI) – Membership Application Webinar 2025

Join us for this informative webinar,  hosted by Niamh Wycherley, Chair of YAI and Agata Western, YAI Senior Programme Manager, to learn more about Young Academy Ireland (YAI) and how to apply for membership in 2025. You will receive a link to access the webinar by email closer to the event date.

About the Webinar

Are you an early-career researcher or innovator based in Ireland? Curious about joining a vibrant, interdisciplinary community committed to making a difference in society?

Join us for this informative webinar to learn more about the Young Academy Ireland (YAI) and how to apply for membership in 2025.

This session will:

• Walk you through the application process and key dates
• Clarify eligibility criteria and what we mean by “early-career”
  
• Highlight the benefits of membership and what’s expected of members
• Provide a chat-based Q&A to answer your questions in real time

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is for:

• Researchers and innovators with 3–12 years of professional experience
• Individuals who have completed or submitted their PhD
• Those working in academia, industry, or other sectors
• Anyone passionate about collaboration, leadership, and societal impact

Why Join YAI?

YAI is more than a title — it’s a commitment to collaborative action. Members benefit from:

• Interdisciplinary projects
• Policy engagement opportunities
• Leadership development
• A network of peers across Ireland and beyond

Privacy Note

To ensure a comfortable and inclusive environment, this webinar will use chat-based participation only — attendees will not be required to use cameras or microphones. Presentations by speakers may be recorded for future use.