Global Young Academy

Global Young AcademyDr Karen Lorimer

GYA member 2013-2017

Global State of Young Scientists (GloSYS)

Global State of Young Scientists (GloSYS)

• Role of research and innovation• Central role of early career scholars– Key innovators– Scientific leaders of tomorrow

Understanding precisely how young scholars can succeed in and contribute to the knowledge

landscape and what obstacles they encounter in the process across the world is a timely and important focus of concern for countries around the world.

Global State of Young Scientists (GloSYS)

• Mixed methods project: 650 survey responses; 45 interviews

• 12 countries and 5 regions• 51% survey responses female• 25% from social science, arts, humanities• Average age 33/34

Global State of Young Scientists (GloSYS)

Support structure–Mentors–Trusting relationships–Support networks for women

Global State of Young Scientists (GloSYS)

The academic profession• Diversification• Specialisation• Mobility• Transparency• Attractiveness

Global State of Young Scientists (GloSYS)

• Gender differences• Cultural differences

• Collaboration and sharing of resources• Nurturing, mentoring, training, support• Work/life balance

What next?.....