Bulgaria has its first representative in the Global Young Academy (GYA). This is Assist. Prof. Alexandra Milanova, PhD affiliated with the Institute of Balkan Studies & Centre of Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. She was selected among hundreds of candidates from all over the world for her high academic achievements, international appearances and public engagement. The official inauguration ceremony will be held during the Academy’s Annual General Meeting in June 2025 in Hyderabad, India.

The Global Young Academy was established in 2010 and brings together 200 young scientists from six continents. Its main goal is to connect and encourage talented young researchers to participate in the decision-making process at the international, regional and national levels to overcome global challenges.