Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC) Cutting-edge science for talented pre-college students
Grow your passion with like-minded peers and work alongside professional scientists at a leading Research Centre, University or Hospital.
BIYSC is a two-week international residential science program for young people from all over the world who are passionate about Science and Technology. Take part in a real hands-on project and enjoy this life-changing experience!
A unique immersive science program organized by Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera.
10th to 12th grade
Talented High School Students
~150
Participants for edition
17
Science and Tech Projects
December 2nd
Applications OPEN
+55
Hours of hands-on experience
Discover the BIYSC 2026 Science and Technology Projects
Check out the BIYSC Testimonials
Karina Badea, Switzerland
BIYSC 2022 Participant
“BIYSC gave me the unique opportunity to participate in real surgeries and work with the most advanced surgical robots—a once-in-a-lifetime experience that has set me on the path to becoming a doctor— all while having fun and making amazing memories with friends.”
Dhruv Patil, United Kingdom
BIYSC 2023 Participant
“BIYSC is just an incredible experience. I gained a variety of cool scientific and technological skills and, most importantly, had the chance to collaborate with amazing researchers and form lasting friendships.”
Sílvia Zurita, Spain
High School Teacher and Education Expert
”Exceptional science programs like the ones organized by Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera provide highly motivated students with the perfect environment to reach their full potential at a pivotal moment, when they are beginning to shape their future paths.”
Meet the experts
At BIYSC you will have the opportunity to meet,
discuss an work with leading scientists!
Luis Serrano
He is the director of the CRG and senior group leader of the Systems Biology Program. He completed his PhD on Cell Biology…
Teresa Adell
PhD in Biology in 2000, about cell specification in exocrine pancreas cancer (Thesis Director Dr. FX Real)…
Jonathan Haenni
Jonathan is currently a Ph.D. student at ICFO, in the group of quantum photonics with solids and atoms (QPSA). Education: Microengineering…
Marc Freixes
He researches in the field of signal processing of audio and speech with particular emphasis on their perception.…
Óscar Blanch
Researcher in the Gamma Rays group at IFAE. Spokesperson of the MAGIC collaboration. On charge for the construction of…
Felipe Garcés
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Universidad del Quindio in Colombia (2008). Completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus…
Joan Guillem Mayans Peñarrubia
He got the bachelor degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the universities of Valencia (Spain) and Strasbourg…