London International Youth Science Forum | Summer School
Are you a first year student, studying science or a related subject? Are you interested in learning science while also having a fun-filled experience at a summer camp? Then you’re in the right place! Apply to represent DCU's Faculty of Science and Health at the London International Youth Science Forum 2025 (23 July - 6 August).
What is the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF)?
Founded in 1959, LIYSF aims to give a deeper insight into science and its applications for the benefit of all mankind; and to develop a greater understanding between young people of all nations. This two-week residential student event, held annually in central London, attracts 500 of the world’s leading young scientists aged 16-21 years old from more than 70 participating countries. LIYSF is held at Imperial College London and The Royal Geographical Society – and includes day trips to other leading UK research centres and universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
LIYSF participants join in a 15-day programme of :
- 15-day STEM summer camp in the UK
- 500 students from 80 countries attend
- Students aged 16-21 years old
- Held at Imperial College London
- World leading scientists give lectures
- Nobel Prize winner speaks
- Visits to top UK university departments, including Oxford & Cambridge
- Royal Patron, HRH The Princess Royal
- Verified safety protocol
- Present a research project
- Immersive social and cultural programme
- All meals and accommodation included
- LIYSF CIC is an impartial, not-for-profit social enterprise (NGO)
Should you be selected, your participation fee (STG£2,595), return flights from Dublin to London and travel insurance will be paid for you by the Faculty of Science & Health, Dublin City University.
The fee covers the following:
- Accommodation for 14 nights in South Kensington, Central London
- All meals provided throughout
- 10 principal lecture demonstrations held in the historic Ondaatje Theatre at the Royal Geographical Society
- 4 day visits to top UK university departments, including London,Oxford and Cambridge and visits to national research facilities - choice of over 50 visits
- 4 specialist lecture sessions across a wide range of STEM subjects Meet other students from around the world, connect, network and participate in debates
- Access to virtual content to re-watch lectures or see alternative parallel sessions
- Opportunity to present project investigation work in the Science Bazaar
- Immersive social and cultural interaction - 10 events
- Certificate upon completing the programme
The participation fee/charge does not cover:
- Optional sightseeing tours and theatre tickets
- Airport transfers
Conditions of application
- The representative is chosen by interview
- Candidates will not be chosen for their academic ability alone. Evidence of sociability and achievement in other areas will also be taken into consideration.
- Good communication skills. Candidates may be short-listed and should be available for an interview.
- Candidates' date of birth must be between 23/7/2004 and 23/7/2009.
- Candidates must be first year, third-level students engaged in a course of full-time study in the Faculty of Science and Health.
- Have a good understanding of written and spoken English.
- Your parents/guardian must endorse your application (if under 18 when LIYSF begins).
- Successful candidates will be awarded a place subject to successfully passing their April 2025 diet of Examinations.
- Each candidate must submit a report of their experience at LIYSF to the Faculty of Science and Health within four weeks of their return.
Reports from previous year's representatives can be viewed at the links below:
- Alana Georghi Report LIYSF 2024 Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Aoibheann Maher Report LIYSF 2024 Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Lucy Grogan Report LIYSF 2023 Chemical Sciences General Entry
- Dominik Jakobczak 2023 Physics General Entry
- Gabriel Pascale Report LIYSF 2022 BSc in Genetics and Cell Biology
- Selma Hoxha Report LIYSF 2022 BSc in Environmental Science and Technology
To apply, complete the form below and submit no later than 5.00pm on Friday 28th March. Your application will be put forward to the selection committee for review. Applicants may be shortlisted and interviews held in April 2025.
A drop-in information session will be held on Friday 21st March at 1.00pm in HG08. Complete this Google Form if you plan to attend the information session.
Queries can be emailed to science@dcu.ie
To apply for LIYSF, please complete the application form below: