IYRC
THE INTERNATIONAL YOUNG
RESEARCHERS' CONFERENCE
Experience Careers in STEM, Medicine, and Research
Grow Professionally | Become a Leader | Make an Impact
599papers published 9years of programming |
44+countries 3,495
program applicants annually |
$267,207awarded in scholarships 938
Columbia Medicine and Research Summer Program Students |
99%would recommend 4.8 ☆rating from participants |
PROGRAMS
IYRC MEDICINE AND RESEARCH SUMMER PROGRAM
A virtual 10-week summer program where students learn about the diverse topics of medicine and basics of research from physicians, researchers, and medical students at Columbia University VP&S. Program Dates: June 20 - August 29, 2026 Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 Regular Application Deadline: April 15, 2026 |
ACComPLISHED COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM
A 12-week hybrid program where high school students explore clinical care and community health. Led by mentors from Columbia University and UCLA, students join live sessions, design a capstone project, and serve as health liaisons—making real impact in their communities. Program Dates: June 20 - August 29, 2026 Late Application Deadline: April 15, 2026 |
IYRC SUMMER CONFERENCE 2026
The IYRC conference offers high school students the opportunity to publish their original research and present it to an international audience. Over the years, the IYRC has successfully organized twelve conferences, attracting aspiring young researchers from 25 countries and accepting more than 735 research works Abstract submission deadline: March 29, 2026 In-person IYRC: June 13, 2026 Virtual IYRC: July 25, 2026 |
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