The Swiss Young Academy networks young researchers from a wide range of scientific disciplines and creates an inspiring environment for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange and innovative ideas. Its members are the representatives of Swiss science and are regarded as the young voice of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences. More

Sounding Board

The Sounding Board is an advisory body that supports the Executive Board in evaluating joint project proposals and supports members of the Swiss Young Academy in implementing their projects if needed. It consists of 6–12 experienced individuals from academia and relevant fields outside of academia.

2025-29

Sounding Board

Prof. Hugues Abriel

Professor of Molecular Medicine
Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation
University of Bern

Sounding Board

Dr. Mirko Bischofberger

Owner and employee at Science Studios GmbH
Lecturer at EPFL

Sounding Board

Prof. Susan Thieme

Professor of Geography and Critical Sustainability Studies
Co-Director of the Institute of Geography
Co-Director of the mLAB
University of Bern

Sounding Board

Dr. Marc Zbinden

Head of Careers Division
Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)

Contact

Swiss Young Academy

House of Academies
Laupenstrasse 7
P.O. Box
3001 Bern

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