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.
Grades 10-12
Talented High School Students
~170
Selected Participants
14
Science and Tech Projects
November 2026
Applications for BIYSC 2027 Open
+55
Hours of hands-on experience
Discover the BIYSC 2027 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!
Martí Badal
PhD in Molecular Genetics at Universitat Autònoma de Barcleona. Postdoctoral researcher at IRBBarcelona and CRGenomica. Ms…
Raúl Lahoz Sanz
He graduated in Physics from the University of Zaragoza in 2022. In 2023, he obtained his Master’s in Quantum…
Josep Ferrando
Director of the School of Architecture of La Salle Barcelona (ETSALS). Director of the Open Center for Architecture…
Marc Güell Cargol
Tenure Track professor at UPF. Coordinator of Master in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnological Industry. Head of the…
Laura Hernández Eguía
Bachelor Degree in Chemistry from the University of Vigo in 2006. She studied a Master in Nanoscience and…
Joan Guillem Mayans Peñarrubia
He got the bachelor degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the universities of Valencia (Spain) and Strasbourg…
Jezabel Curbelo
Professor at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and researcher at CRM, specializing in applied mathematics for geophysical fluid…
Josep Comin Colet
Dr. Josep Comin-Colet, MD, PhD, FESC is: Clinical Director, Heart Diseases Institute, Bellvitge University Hospital.…
Maria Artigues
PhD Candidate in the Translational Synthetic Biology Group at UPF B. Sc. in Human Biology and M. Sc. in Bioinformatics…