The Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC) is a two-week international residential science program for high-achieving secondary students, organized by Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera with support from Fundació Víctor Grifols and collaboration with the BIST Scientific Community. Held annually in Barcelona, Spain, BIYSC offers approximately 170 participants from around the world the opportunity to engage in hands-on research at leading universities, research centers, and hospitals. Students choose from 14 different projects across six disciplines — Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science, Medicine, and Physics — accumulating over 55 hours of laboratory experience working alongside professional researchers. Beyond the lab, the program includes scientific lectures from leading researchers, visits to cutting-edge research facilities, and cultural and social activities, all while developing intercultural communication, science presentation skills, and professional networking capabilities.
Checked on November 3, 2026. The official application page lists a single 2027 call ending February 22 and the program on July 5–16. The FAQ and terms confirm the €3,500 fee; the FAQ gives ages 15–18. The program overview describes approximately 170 participants, and the homepage lists 14 projects for 2027.
Application opening remains unresolved: the application page's key dates say November 9, 2026, but its how-to paragraph says November 9, 2027. The authorization page instead says December 2026 and currently offers preregistration. No exact opening date is stored for 2027; applicants should confirm with the organizer.
Arrival guidance also conflicts: the FAQ's planning section gives July 7, 2027 for arrival, while the application schedule and the same FAQ's program, fee and accommodation sections give July 5–16. The published July 5–16 program dates are retained; the arrival-day discrepancy requires confirmation before travel arrangements.