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THE YOUNGACADEMY OFSCOTLANDNew Members' Recruitment
APPL ICAT IONS OPEN
13 January - 17 February 2020
www .youngacademyo f sco t l and .o rg .uk
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ABOUT US
The Young Academy of Scotland bringstogether entrepreneurs, academics,business leaders, teachers and otherprofessionals to work collaborativelyfor the benefit of society. Our mission is to help Scotland’speople and policymakers build a futurethat is equal, enterprising, sustainable,healthy, smart and international.
Responsible Debate
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Transparency
Collaborative, Interdisciplinary
Working
Evidence-informed Analysis and
Decision Making
Core Values
increasing members' networksbeyond their main area of work
attendance at events attended bykey decision-makers
opportunities to work globallythrough collaborations with otherYoung Academies
opportunities to contribute to thework programme of our senioracademy, the Royal Society ofEdinburgh (RSE)
access to a mentorship programmewhich links YAS members withFellows of the RSE
In addition to contributing to thepublic good, one of the our objectivesis to support the professionaldevelopment of members. Some of thebenefits we offer are:
Member Benefits CommitmentYAS membership is an opportunity towork for public and social benefit. Thetime commitment required ofmembers is typically five hours permonth and applicants should be surethey can accommodate this. Details of past and ongoing activitiescan be found on the YAS website, butmembers are also encouraged tosuggest and deliver new activities. Members are required to attend atleast one of the three plenary meetingsper year (financial support is availableto cover travel costs). Membership is for 5 years. Memberspay a small annual subscription,currently £80.
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MEMBERSHIP
CRITERIA FORSELECTION
The Young Academy of Scotland is a body of professionals who have alreadydemonstrated outstanding talent in their work along with a capacity forpublic service and/or engagement. This is the primary criterion for selection.Members normally range in age from late 20s to early 40s. YAS values equality and diversity, and is proud of the equal gender split ofthe current membership. We encourage applications, regardless of gender,ethnicity, or any other protected characteristics.
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Applicants are asked to provide evidenceof professional achievement, along withbroader skills and experience, such as:
Participation in innovative andentrepreneurial activity
A passion for interdisciplinaryworking
A capacity for leadership andresponsibility
Interest in both professional andsocietal policy issues
Connections and/or interests outsideScotland
Applicants are normally expected to haveat least 5 years post-qualification orprofessional experience and should beresident in Scotland. In addition tocompleting an application form,applicants are asked to seek tworeferences, one of which must be fromsomeone outside their current place ofwork. New members are selected by currentYAS members and Royal Society ofEdinburgh Fellows.
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ARAR MEMBERSHIPYAS recognises that Scotland's refugee and asylum seekingcommunities include many people who can make meaningfulcontributions to Scotland. Since 2016, we have committed torecruiting At-Risk Academics and Refugee (ARAR) professionalsas members. We are delighted to invite members of Scotland's displacedmigrant communities to apply to YAS , and we have reservedseveral membership slots for ARAR candidates. YAS provides ARAR members with access to its network andhelps them to regain some of the social and professional capitalthey lost during their displacement. We firmly believe YASbenefits from their talents, experience, and unique perspectives. There are no membership fees for ARAR members. Financialsupport is available to cover costs of ARAR membersparticipating in YAS.
How to apply as an ARAR Candidate
There is a dedicated application form for ARAR candidates, whichis available on the YAS website. We waive the need for referencesfor ARAR candidates, instead inviting shortlisted ARARcandidates for an interview. For more information about applying as an ARAR Candidate,please contact YAS Officer Marie Montondo [email protected] / 0131 240 5027.
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HOW TO APPLY
registerPlease visit https://online.rse.org.uk and register your intention toapply. After registering, you can download an application and areferees’ form. Registration is not necessary for ARAR membership - please download theapplication form from the YAS website
submitSubmit your completed application via email attachemnt [email protected] no later than 5pm Monday 17 February 2020. You should recieve a confirmation thatwe have recieved your application within a few days of submitting yourapplication.
refereesIn your form you should tell us who will be providing references foryour application. It will be up to you to send the referees form to yourreferees. Your referees should submit the completed form directly [email protected] References are also dueat 5pm Monday 17 February 2020.
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