Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS)
The Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2026, organised by the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF), brings together young scientists and top minds from around the world to discuss how research and innovation can address major global challenges.
Since 2013, the GYSS has been bridging the gap between aspiring researchers and the foremost scientists and technologists of various fields. All attendees – whether on-site or online – will have the opportunity to engage and connect with distinguished speakers, which include recipients of the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal, Turing Award and Millennium Technology Prize.
The Summit offers a series of activities, including live plenary lectures, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and networking platforms. Participants will also stand a chance to:
- Be part of small group informal sessions with their pre-selected speaker(s);
- Present their research on stage or through poster sessions; and
- Visit institutes of higher learning and other prominent landmarks in Singapore.
Access this link to view the highlights from past Summits, and visit the GYSS website for additional info.
Two students from The University of Queensland will be selected for nomination, with the final participants being selected by the GYSS 2026 Organizing Committee.
Application Requirements:
- Completed the Global Enrichment Experiences application (below) and include:
- An Application statement detailing your interest in the experience, how you meet the eligibility criteria, and how this experience would benefit your employability.
- A current CV
- A written endorsement from a UQ academic in the field of science
- UQ studies report (downloaded from mySI-net)
Application Timeline:
| 13 July 2025: | UQ Application Deadline |
| 14 to 18 July 2025 | Shortlisting |
| 22 July 2025: | 2 candidates are nominated to GYSS |
| late July / August 2025: | Nominees will be contacted via email to complete their GYSS registration for shortlisting |
| TBC: | Successful candidate notified |
| 05 Jan - 09 Jan 2026 | Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2026 |
| 12 - 23 Jan 2026 | Participants to submit post-program feedback to UQ |
Applications will only be accepted through the submission link below.
Candidates must:
- be a current:
- Post-doctoral researcher or equivalent (≤5 years after obtaining PhD degree at the time of the Summit),
- Graduate student (Master and Doctoral); or
- Undergraduate student
- Show a genuine interest in science and research;
- Show a strong commitment to their principal field of study and to interdisciplinary work;
- Received the endorsement of an organisation that was invited to provide nominees (be selected and nominated by UQ);
- Be fluent in English to actively participate in discussions;
- Not have participated on-site in previous GYSS, with the exception for GYSS 2021 and 2022 (online editions); and
- Not have a permanent position (in general, scientists with permanent positions, in particular the professor/tenure level, will not be admitted to the Summit).
Costs
GYSS 2026 will cover the following during the Summit:
- Local hotel accommodation only for overseas-based Participants (Twin-sharing from 4 Jan to 10 Jan 2026)
- Transportation between hotel to Summit venue (i.e. NO airport transfers); and
- Some catered meals (details to be confirmed closer to date)
All other costs, including flights, airport transfer, visa/entry permit (if required), vaccinations/medical clearance (if required) and discretionary spending, are the responsibility of the participants.
Students will be covered by UQ's Corporate Travel Insurance for the duration of the experience. If you plan to travel for a longer duration that the experience covers, or outside the country of the experience, you are liable for the cost of additional travel and health insurance.
Accommodation
Accommodation (local hotel twin share) will be provided by GYSS for overseas-based participants.
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
13 July 2025
Program Dates
Start: 05 January 2026
End: 09 January 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Conference
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Singapore, Singapore (In-person)
Credit: Not-for-credit*
Cohort: Undergraduate, Postgraduate & HDR
* Students may seek credit from their faculty directly if it meets the faculty requirements for credit.
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines may not align with the experience application deadline. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Need more information
Contact UQ's Global Experiences, by email or phone (+61 7 3365 4978) for more information.