2027 Edition

Global Youth Research & Innovation Forum

Integrating STEAM Research, AI & App Innovation for Global Impact

Date · To be announced·Venue · UC San Diego area

About

A global stage for young researchers

An interdisciplinary forum where middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students from around the world present STEAM research, AI and app innovation, and engineering solutions to real-world challenges in health, education, sustainability, technology, and society.

GYRI is built on international partnership across education, research, and innovation — connecting young scholars with mentors, institutions, and a worldwide audience.

Hosted by National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan)· Amazing Grace Institute (AGI)· UC San Diego OPALS
Why Participate

Built for emerging scholars

More than a competition — a developmental pathway from first submission to public scholarship.

1

International academic platform

Share your work with a global audience of students, educators, and researchers across continents.

2

Research mentorship

Every submission goes through a developmental review process that helps students reach professional standards.

3

Scholarly visibility

Accepted abstracts are publicly archived with a DOI via figshare, and featured on the OPALS and AGI websites.

4

Publication opportunities

Selected presenters may be invited to submit full manuscripts for a peer-reviewed special issue of a National Tsing Hua University–affiliated journal.

Competition Tracks

Ten tracks, one mission

Choose the track that best fits your research or innovation project.

01

AI & Machine Learning Foundations

Knowledge discovery and algorithmic innovation in complex data.

02

Computational Biology, AI & Genomics

Genomics, systems biology, AI-driven biological data analysis.

03

Neuroscience & Brain Health

Neural systems, cognition, neuro-inspired computation.

04

AI in Health, Medicine & Life Sciences

AI for biomedical research and healthcare solutions.

05

Engineering & Systems Design

Mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineering; systems modeling.

06

AI for Environmental & Sustainability Solutions

Climate modeling, sustainability analytics, environmental monitoring.

07

Biomedical Imaging & Instrumentation

Advanced imaging and sensing systems.

08

AI in Education

Data-driven learning insights and intelligent tutoring systems.

09

AI & App Innovation for Human Empowerment

AI-powered apps and assistive technologies for social impact.

10

AI Ethics, Security & Responsible Innovation

AI safety, data privacy, fairness, ethical deployment.

Timeline

2027 edition roadmap

Exact dates will be announced soon. Four milestones to plan around.

Abstract submission & registration deadline

TBA

Forum invitation announcements

TBA

General registration deadline

TBA

Forum day — UC San Diego area

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Fees

Simple, transparent pricing

Abstract submission $50 per project (non-refundable; covers professional review & mentorship) · Registration $100 per participant (forum access + light lunch).

Individual Applicant
$150
$50 abstract + $100 registration

One student presenting one project. Every attendee registers individually.

3-Student Team
$350
3 × $100 registration + $50 abstract

Teams of up to 5 students; every member registers individually. One abstract per project.

Attendee
$100
Registration only

Join the forum without presenting — full access to talks, posters, and the showcase.

Team example: a 3-student team presenting one project pays $350 total (3 × $100 registration + $50 abstract submission). Teams may include up to 5 students.
How to Participate

Five steps to the stage

1

Register online

Every attendee registers individually through the online registration form.

2

Pay fees

$100 per participant registration, plus $50 per project for abstract submission.

3

Upload abstract

Each abstract needs at least one student author and one research mentor.

4

Professional review & refinement

Iterative, developmental feedback from reviewers until professional standards are met.

5

Invitation & presentation

Present your work as an oral talk, a poster, or in the innovation showcase.

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Archive

2026 Inaugural Edition

Our first forum convened on July 18, 2026 at UC San Diego. Browse the archive and event photo gallery.

Registration check-in table with the GYRI banner
Students presenting research posters outdoors
Students networking between sessions
Keynote address on the GYRI main stage
Full auditorium at the 2026 inaugural forum
Speaker at the podium during a session
Panel discussion with student researchers
Student presenting research on stage