Turkish Young Academy and ISC Hold Meeting on Cooperation Opportunities

An online information and consultation meeting was held between the Turkish Young Academy and the International Science Council (ISC). During the meeting, the structure and activities of the Turkish Young Academy were introduced, while potential areas of cooperation, ISC membership procedures, and the role of young academies in international science policy were discussed.

Representing the ISC were Gabriela Ivan, Programme Officer for Young Academies, and Sarah Moore and Saraj Barekzai from the Membership Relations Unit. The Turkish Young Academy was represented by its President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mürsel Doğru, Vice President Prof. Dr. Mehmet Fatih Aysan, and Secretariat member Muhammet Furkan Akbaş.

During the meeting, the TÜBA Young Academy delivered a comprehensive presentation on its establishment, history, organizational structure, and membership system as a body operating under the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA). In return, participants received information on the ISC’s institutional structure, work programmes, reporting mechanisms, and international activities.

Discussions focused on the contributions that the Turkish Young Academy could make to ISC activities and on potential areas for future collaboration. Particular attention was given to the thematic areas in which the Young Academy could contribute ahead of the International Science Council (ISC) Midterm Meeting and Beijing Science Dialogue, to be held in China on 19–23 October 2026, as well as ways in which young academies can engage more actively in international science diplomacy.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the participants agreed to initiate the necessary steps for the Turkish Young Academy to join the ISC as an Affiliate Member. In this context, it was decided to proceed with the membership application process following approval by the TÜBA Council.

The meeting is expected to contribute significantly to increasing the international visibility of the Turkish Young Academy, strengthening the engagement of young scientists with global scientific networks, and fostering new international collaborations.