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!
Jaime Fabregat Nabías
Degree in Psychology by Universitat Jaume I (UJI). MSc in Neurosciences by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Research…
Anna Steffinlongo
Anna is currently a Ph.D. student at ICFO in the “Quantum Information Theory” group, led by prof. Antonio Acín. Mostly interested…
Kostiantyn Drach
Assistant Professor at Universitat de Barcelona and researcher at CRM, specializing in geometry and dynamical systems.…
Sílvia Fornalé
PhD in Cellular Biology and Physiology by the University of Bologna (Italy) studying the cellular transport of the anticancer…
Joan Guillem Mayans Peñarrubia
He got the bachelor degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the universities of Valencia (Spain) and Strasbourg…
Celia González
Biotechnology bachelor at the Universitat Politècnica de València and Msc. in Biomedicine at the Universitat de Barcelona. PhD. Student…
Anna Guixeras
BA in Biology (University of Barcelona (2021). Master in Genetics and Genomics.
Marc Calvo
Assistant Professor at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and affiliated researcher at CRM and IMTech. Develops mathematical…