Participation at LIYSF
Annually 300 students attend from over 50 countries worldwide. Students attend in a variety of different ways, many as individuals or as a small group, selected to represent their country at this international meeting.
If you wish to participate at LIYSF in 2012
- Your date of birth should be between 16th August 1990 and 30th August 1995
- You should have a good understanding of written and spoken English
- You should be studying science and have achieved or be in preparation for taking exam qualifications for university entrance
- Your parents or guardian must endorse your application (if you are under 18 when LIYSF begins)
- If you are booking on behalf of a student, from a school, college or educational group, you must submit your application for all students by completing the Booking Form (click on the tab in the menu)
- If you are applying independently, you must submit a "Student booking" application and ask your academic tutor to endorse your application as a referee.
How much does it cost?
The participation fee is £1,495 per student (which includes a £100 booking charge).
The fee covers the total cost of the programme; all meals and accommodation; lectures and demonstrations; programme visits and entrance charges; travel in central London to programmed events and the social programme. It does not cover optional sightseeing tours, theatre tickets and transfer to London.
The majority of participants attending are supported by one or more of the following:
- As prize winners of national and international science competitions and Olympiads
- With scholarships from educational bodies, schools and colleges
- With grants from industry and scientific institutions
- With funding from charitable Foundations
Participants are responsible for seeking financial assistance to support their attendance at the London International Youth Science Forum.
If you are interested to attend LIYSF but have concerns over funding, please do get in touch as we can help in providing advice on where you may be able to apply to get funding to attend.