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
16
Science and Tech Projects
December 2026
Applications for BIYSC 2027 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!
Teresa Adell
PhD in Biology in 2000, about cell specification in exocrine pancreas cancer (Thesis Director Dr. FX Real)…
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…
Tássio Naia
MSCA research fellow at the Centre de Recerca Matemàtica, working with the GAPCOMB-UPC group. Research focuses on combinatorics,…
Francesc Cebrià
PhD in Biology in 2000. Associate professor at the Faculty of Biology (University of Barcelona). More than…
Mariana Muzzopappa
Degree in Biology from University of Buenos Aires (UBA) – Argentina PhD in Chemical Sciences at Institute of Biochemical…
Marc Arnela
He researches in the field of acoustics, performing computer simulations and experiments to study the human voice, duct…
Lidia Lozano
Graduated in Physics from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Master in Photonics from the Polytechnic University…
Felipe Garcés
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Universidad del Quindio in Colombia (2008). Completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus…
Josep Ferrando
Director of the School of Architecture of La Salle Barcelona (ETSALS). Director of the Open Center for Architecture…