NYA Membership
Membership
From the very beginning, the Academy has operated with the firm realisation that an Academy is as strong as its membership. Excellence has remained the keyword on the conscience of the Academy, and that has always been the basis for the selection of new members into the Academy. The system of recruitment of new members is a peer-review merit-based process that involves all members of the Academy. The admission rate is currently at an average of 17% of annual applications with the Academy consistently sensitizing eligible colleagues across the country about the benefits of NYA membership. This is a reflection of the strong standards that the Academy enforces.
The current membership of the Academy is comprised of individuals across all the six geopolitical zones in the country, which includes those from both the academia and research institutes. Also, members are from diverse disciplines – natural sciences, social sciences and Arts, thus making the Academy a platform that spurs and promotes interdisciplinary collaborations/research.
Efforts geared at encouraging greater female membership amidst consideration of their specific roles as mothers are now factored into the membership admission criteria of the Academy.
- The NYA has her core values entrenched in integrity and excellence in research, and fostering research collaborations among young researchers nationally and internationally.
Regular Membership
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📌 REGULAR MEMBERSHIP — NYA 2026
NIGERIAN YOUNG ACADEMY
c/o The Executive Secretary, The Nigerian Academy of Science,
8A Ransome-Kuti Road, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
www.nigerianyoungacademy.org
membership@nigerianyoungacademy.org
nyacademy1@gmail.com
CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 2026
ABOUT NYA
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) is a unified platform for interaction among brilliant young researchers below the age of 45 in Nigeria who are from various research disciplines and regions. The Academy seeks to nurture outstanding and aspiring youthful academics and professionals towards improving the state of the nation.
The NYA recognizes excellence among young researchers nationally and promotes the application of collective research findings for the improvement of the quality of life of the Nigerian society. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in building inspirational figures for a new generation of researchers. The Academy has her core values entrenched in integrity and excellence in research, and fostering research collaborations among young researchers nationally and internationally for the socio-economic benefit of Nigeria.
Guidelines
The call is open to all scholars working in any research-based discipline, including:
Arts
Education
Engineering
Humanities
Law
Medicine
Sciences
Social Sciences
Etc.
All applicants must complete the online application form at:
👉 https://forms.gle/eJzYDLUPx2xCXXkX9
Signing into an active Google account is required for completion. Follow all instructions on the form strictly.
References
Candidates should obtain three (3) reference letters from their referees and upload same in the online application.
Note
Persons who have applied for membership are not eligible to apply for any NYA prize in the same year. Multiple applications from same applicant in the same year will be automatically disqualified.
Enquiries
Prof. Temitope ONUMINYA (President, 07030241452)
Dr. Moses ALFRED (General Secretary, 09038787959)
Eligibility
Are you a Nigerian who is currently employed in Nigeria?
Are you currently involved in research activities and show evidence of scholarly research?
Do you hold at least a Master’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University?
Are you not more than 40 (male) or 45 (female) years of age by 31st December 2025?
Do you have passion for excellence and a drive to be a global player in your field of endeavour?
If your answers to the above are affirmative, then the NYA is the platform you seek.
Application Period
📅 23rd January – 25th April, 2026
📌 ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP — NYA 2026
NIGERIAN YOUNG ACADEMY
c/o The Executive Secretary, The Nigerian Academy of Science,
8A Ransome-Kuti Road, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
www.nigerianyoungacademy.org
membership@nigerianyoungacademy.org
nyacademy1@gmail.com
CALL FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP 2026
ABOUT NYA
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) is a unified platform for interaction among brilliant young researchers below the age of 45 who are from various research disciplines and regions. The Academy seeks to nurture outstanding and aspiring youthful academics and professionals towards improving the state of the nation.
The NYA recognizes excellence among young researchers nationally and promotes the application of collective research findings for the improvement of the quality of life of the Nigerian society. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in building inspirational figures for a new generation of researchers. The Academy has her core values entrenched in integrity and excellence in research, and fostering research collaborations among young researchers nationally and internationally for the socio-economic benefit of Nigeria.
Guidelines
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) Associate Membership call is open to all eligible scholars/qualified young researchers who are full-time, permanent staff of academic/research institutions based outside Nigeria, and working in any research-based discipline, including:
Arts
Education
Engineering
Humanities
Law
Medicine
Sciences
Social Sciences
Etc.
The application period is 23rd January – 25th April, 2026.
Complete the online application form at:
👉 https://forms.gle/TrSDTTgL8uMxF8v6
Signing into an active Google account is required for completion. Follow all instructions on the form strictly.
References
Candidates should obtain three (3) reference letters from their referees and upload same in the online application.
Note
Persons who have applied for membership are not eligible to apply for any NYA prize in the same year. Multiple applications from same applicant in the same year will be automatically disqualified.
Enquiries
Prof. Temitope ONUMINYA (President, 07030241452)
Dr. Moses ALFRED (General Secretary, 09038787959)
Eligibility
Are you a Nigerian who is currently based in the diaspora?
Are you currently involved in research activities and show evidence of scholarly research?
Do you hold at least a Master’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University?
Are you not more than 40 (male) or 45 (female) years of age by 31st December 2025?
Do you have passion for excellence and a drive to be a global player in your field of endeavour?
If your answers to the above are affirmative, then the NYA is the platform you seek.
Application Period
📅 23rd January – 25th April, 2026