Thank you for your interest in joining the International Young Researchers' Conference (IYRC) and International Collaboration and Exchange Program (ICEP) SUMMER PROGRAM 2026!
Application Instructions:
Application Instructions:
- All information and questions are on one page.
- Clicking "Submit" at the bottom will submit your application.
- Interviews will be conducted with an IYRC team member
- Teaching Demo Requirement
As part of the IYRC volunteering application, candidates are required to submit a pre-recorded teaching demonstration. This is to help us evaluate your teaching ability when working with high school students.
Instructions:- Select any medical or health-related topic of your choice.
- Prepare a 15-minute lesson using PowerPoint slides.
- Record yourself delivering the lesson as if teaching a high school student (your recording should show both you and your slides).
- The recording will be used only for internal evaluation and will not be published or shared.
- Evaluation Criteria:
Your teaching demo will be assessed using the following rubrics:- Technical Accuracy – correctness and reliability of information
- Clarity & Organization – logical flow, structure, and clarity of ideas
- Communication – ability to engage and explain effectively
- Instructional Method – use of appropriate teaching strategies
- Interaction – demonstration of how you would engage students
- We look forward to your application!
About:
IYRC has an annual Tokyo Explore Program, Medicine and Research Summer Program, STEM Winter Program, ACComPLISHED Community Health Program, Medical Humanities, as well as 2 conferences and programming throughout the year. This application is for the 2025/2026 cycle of Teaching Fellows. You can read more about the program/pre-orientation program on our website:
We have plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer both synchronously and asynchronously teaching, learning health topics, or exploring Japan!
Stay safe, have fun, and immerse yourself in a new culture.
Volunteers who want more flexibility with the timing can still volunteer. They will not be eligible for the stipends mentioned above and can choose to pay a subsidized fee of $500 for the Japan trip.
All volunteers will also be responsible for their own flight/ lodging/ outside of programming activities.
IYRC has an annual Tokyo Explore Program, Medicine and Research Summer Program, STEM Winter Program, ACComPLISHED Community Health Program, Medical Humanities, as well as 2 conferences and programming throughout the year. This application is for the 2025/2026 cycle of Teaching Fellows. You can read more about the program/pre-orientation program on our website:
- www.the-iyrc.org
- www.the-iyrc.org/tokyoexplore
- https://www.pgh.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/2021-international-young-researchers-conference
- https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/local-high-schoolers-present-community-health-projects-columbia
We have plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer both synchronously and asynchronously teaching, learning health topics, or exploring Japan!
Stay safe, have fun, and immerse yourself in a new culture.
- Explore Tokyo's vibrant cityscape and landmarks during guided tours.
- Be a welcoming and supportive presence for students joining the group.
- On Saturday, serve as a moderator at the University of Tokyo conference, where you'll listen to presentations and engage with the speakers by asking insightful questions.
- Take part in the International Collaboration Exchange Program (ICEP) and connect with partners from Keio University and Tokyo Women's Medical University.
- You're welcome to extend your trip to explore more of Japan outside the official program dates!
- Volunteer during the year over zoom/ in-person days at Columbia
Volunteers who want more flexibility with the timing can still volunteer. They will not be eligible for the stipends mentioned above and can choose to pay a subsidized fee of $500 for the Japan trip.
All volunteers will also be responsible for their own flight/ lodging/ outside of programming activities.
