Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC) – Cutting-edge science for talented pre-college students
Grow your passion with like-minded peers and enjoy this life-changing experience!
BIYSC is a two-week international residential science program for young people from all over the world, passionate about Science and Technology. Work hands-on in a research project alongside professional scientists and make the most out of BIYSC!
A unique immersive science program organized by Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera.
10th to 12th
High School Grade Students
~150
Participants for edition
15
Science and Tech Projects
Feb 18th
Deadline 1st Call
+55
Hours of hands-on experience
Discover BIYSC’s 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!
Maria Pol
B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering and M.Sc. in Biomedical Research at Universitat Pompeu Fabra. PhD Candidate in the Translational Synthetic…
Àlvar Agustí
Graduated in Medicine 1979 (Universitat de Barcelona). Suma cum laude PhD 1985 (Universitat de Barcelona). Suma…
Bruno Juliá Díaz
Graduated in Physics from the University of Seville (1998) then moved to Salamanca to become PhD in…
Maria Pallarès
B.Sc. in Biomedical Science and M.Sc. in Translational Medicine at Universitat de Barcelona. My research is focused on using…
Martí Badal
PhD in Molecular Genetics at Universitat Autònoma de Barcleona. Postdoctoral researcher at IRBBarcelona and CRGenomica. Ms…
Leire Rodríguez Romero
BSc in Psychology. Final project and intership in psychoneuroimmunology (UPV/EHU). MSc in Neurosciences. Final project and intership…
Francesc Cebrià
PhD in Biology in 2000. Associate professor at the Faculty of Biology (University of Barcelona). More than…
Anna Guixeras
BA in Biology (University of Barcelona (2021). Master in Genetics and Genomics.
Dídac Gil Rams
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, majoring in fundamental mathematics, at Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) in 2019…