We are excited to announce the upcoming IYRC Summer Conference 2026, the 13th International Young Researchers' Conference (IYRC). The conference is structured on separate days. The In-person Day will take place on June 13, 2026 at The University of Tokyo in Japan, where attendees will have the invaluable opportunity to connect face-to-face with renowned speakers, as well as students from the University of Tokyo, Columbia University and Stanford University at the venue. Additionally, on July 25, 2026 (EST time zone), we will host a Virtual Day for those unable to attend the conference in person.

The IYRC is an interdisciplinary conference that 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. You can explore previous papers on our website to learn more.

iyrc SUMMER 2026 conference

In-person IYRC	Virtual IYRC
Date: June 13, 2026 (EST)	Date: July 25, 2026 (EST)
Presentation format: - Oral presentation - Poster presentation	Presentation format: ​- Oral presentation (only)
Location: The University of Tokyo, Japan	Online platform: ZOOM

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abstract submission process and guidelines

I. Abstract submission:

• Abstracts should be limited to three A4-sized pages (750-1500 words) including figures, tables and references, and must contain adequate information to allow a sound referee review.
• Submission should be made online through the submission system. The author must fill in all the information requested by the submission system and attach the abstract using the provided template. 
• The deadline for submission of abstracts is March 29, 2026 (11:59 PM, EDT). The abstracts will be peer-reviewed for selection and the authors will be notified about the acceptance of their paper for presentation on April 26, 2026.
• Link for abstract submission: HERE

​II. Requirements after Abstract Acceptance:
In-Person IYRC:

• Oral Presentation: Authors who choose this option must submit a pre-recorded video (12 min) and a presentation file by May 31, 2026. The pre-recorded video will be published on the IYRC website along with your accepted abstract.
• Poster Presentation: Authors who choose this option must submit a pre-recorded video (10 min) and a poster file (A0 size) by May 31, 2026. Authors should print out and bring their own accepted poster with them to the venue.
• Link for submission : HERE

​Virtual IYRC:

• Oral Presentation: Authors must submit a pre-recorded video (12 min) and a presentation file by May 31, 2026. The pre-recorded video will be published on the IYRC website along with your accepted abstract.
• Link for submission : HERE

 
All accepted presenters are required to register and pay for the conference registration fees. The presentations will only be listed in the conference program upon receipt of the registration fees. All presenters need to attend and give a live presentation at the conference event. If not, the presentation information and abstract will be removed from the final conference program.

III. Publication process:

• The accepted abstract will be published in the conference proceedings (without DOI).
•  The authors are strongly encouraged to submit the full papers once their abstracts have been accepted. Submissions will undergo a peer-review process, and only qualified papers will be considered for publication in the IYRC Journal (with DOI). More information about the IYRC Journal can be found HERE.

Note: 

• Only a 3-page abstract (750-1500 words) is required. ​In addition, the accepted abstract will be published in the conference proceedings (without DOI).
• The abstract should briefly outline the objective, key methods, significant findings, and their implications. Avoid including excessive details, and limit the abstract to only the most critical points that highlight the novelty and impact of your work.
• ​Include no more than two figures or tables to present essential data relevant and significant to your research. References should be limited to the most relevant and important sources, with 10 to 15 being sufficient.

ABSTRACT TEMPLATE

Pictures taken from the IYRC Spring 2023 - 2025 at the University of Tokyo and Columbia University.

Past IYRC Papers