http://www.globalyoungacademy.org/index.php/constitution
In today's world, science must address global issues and increasingly complex problems. Such challenges often benefit from investigators with different backgrounds and areas of expertise. Furthermore, scientific progress frequently requires coordination of policies and solutions from different policy sectors across disparate countries and regions. Bringing together international scientists creates new opportunities for more effective results. In addition, the exchange of ideas across disciplines, cultures, and nationalities could expand opportunities for scientists around the globe, increase scientific capacity and improve the state of the world.
Thus we are establishing an organization which will take into account the following principles:
1.International
We are an Academy of early career scientists, whose membership draws from all disciplines. We aim to include scientists from every geographical region around the world and for inclusive representation by gender and scientific disciplines.
2.Independent
The over‐arching aim of this Academy is to foster early career independence for young scientists. In addition, the Academy operates independently from governments, other academies, funding sources, and businesses. We exist not for profit.
3.Science‐based
As scientists, we expect solutions to society's problems to be evidence‐based.We seek to contribute innovation and science‐based policy ideas to the debates of concern to young scientists and the wider community.The term science here refers to inquiry-based-knowledge-generation research including natural-, physical-, social sciences, arts and humanities.
4.Excellence
Our members are elected based upon a proven track record for outstanding contributions to science and their commitment to public service. We strive for the highest quality in our activities.
5.Impact
To be effective, we focus upon activities of concern to young scientists, specifically issues at the science‐society interface such as scientific communication, education and public policy. The Academy supports career development for young scientists and the formation of national young academies.
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Author: Bruce Alberts
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