Science Summit Youth Parliament

Young Voices Shaping the Future of Science

The Youth Parliament at the Science Summit is a global initiative designed to empower young people to meaningfully shape science policy, career development pathways, and program design for the next generation.

The Youth Parliament centers on one enduring mission: How can we better support young people in navigating and advancing careers in science and global problem-solving?

Rather than serving as a discussion forum alone, the Youth Parliament operates as a structured, research-driven initiative.

Delegates lead data-informed projects that identify where youth need support and translate those findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers.

Delegates work within one of four thematic areas:

● One Health
● Technology
● Environmental Science
● Financing and Regulating Science

Within these areas, participants:

● Identify systemic barriers youth face in entering or progressing within these fields
● Gather data through surveys, interviews, and program analysis
● Examine gaps in mentorship, funding access, education pathways, and regulatory systems
● Develop clear, evidence-based policy recommendations

The Youth Parliament is designed to ensure that youth are not only present in policy conversations, but actively informing how programs are structured for them.

Eligible participants must be available to attend the event in New York City on September 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Timeline & Commitment

Applications close: June 12, 2026

Selected delegates will be notified shortly thereafter, and projects will officially begin on June 29.

Participation in the Youth Parliament is a formal commitment from June 29 through the date of presentation at the Science Summit.

Delegates are expected to actively contribute to research, collaboration sessions, drafting, and preparation throughout this period.

This is a sustained, multi-month collaboration, not a single-day engagement.

Final Deliverables

By the date of presentation at the Science Summit, each Youth Parliament team will produce:

● A written publication summarizing their findings
● Data-informed policy recommendations
● Proposed next steps for program design and implementation
● A formal presentation delivered at the Summit

The publication serves as an official output of the Youth Parliament and a resource for policymakers, institutions, and organizations seeking to improve youth-focused science programs.

Delegates present both their findings and clearly defined next steps.

Submit your Proposal for the Science Summit 2026 Youth Parliament

Speakers details

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Mobile phone

Country *

Would you like to participate in New York and/or Nairobi?

New York (Youth session: 25 September 2026)
Nairobi (Youth session: 28 September 2026)

Science Summit 2026 will take place in two locations sequentially: in New York from 21–25 September and in Nairobi from 28–30 September.

Level of education by earliest of the selected dates (e.g. second year of college). Limit response to 25 words

Keep the description short and clear, making sure it reflects the education level at the earliest relevant date, and that the response does not exceed 25 words.

Age by earliest of the selected dates. Please provide a numerical response

Enter your age (in years) on the earliest selected date. Use numbers only (e.g., 21).

Would you need a Visa to participate in the location(s) selected?

Application Questions

What category does your experience fall under?

One Health
Technology
Environmental Science
Financing and Regulating Science

Please select just one

Describe your previous scientific and policy-related experience in this category. Use bullet points

Please do so in a bulleted format and limit your response to 300 words.

Provide any links to examples of your experiences.

Describe any publication, paper or achievement to support your submission.

Why do you want to participate at the Science Summit Youth Parliament? Describe how you would like to collaborate with other young researchers around the world. Limit your response to 200 words.

Explain your motivation for participating in the Science Summit Youth Parliament and how the experience aligns with your interests in science, policy, or global challenges. Describe how you would collaborate with other young researchers internationally, including sharing ideas, developing solutions, or contributing to joint initiatives. Limit your response to 200 words.