INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOUNG RESEARCHERS
MISSION
Expanding who gets to participate in research.
Across the world, talented students encounter barriers to meaningful research experiences: geography, limited institutional access, lack of mentorship, and unequal educational opportunities.
IAYR was created to help close that gap.
We are building an international community where young researchers can learn how research works, collaborate across borders, and explore questions that matter.
What IAYR does
01
Research
Students learn how to ask meaningful questions, evaluate evidence, conduct literature reviews, and communicate research findings.
02
Mentorship
Researchers, university students, and academics help young researchers navigate the research process.
03
Community
Students collaborate across countries, disciplines, and backgrounds to build an international research community.
Explore what interests you.
Health
Biology · Medicine · Neuroscience
Technology
Artificial Intelligence · Data Science · Computer Science
Humanities
Economics · Law · Psychology
FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
November 2026
Online
English
International
Week 0
Onboarding
Week 1
Research Foundations
Week 2
Investigation & Collaboration
Week 3
Analysis & Development
Week 4
Research Presentation
From curiosity to research.
01
Ask
Identify a question worth investigating.
02
Explore
Read, evaluate, and understand existing research.
03
Investigate
Work with a team to develop a research project.
04
Communicate
Present findings and ideas to an international audience.
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Different perspectives, one shared pursuit.
International collaboration
Interdisciplinary teams
Peer learning
Academic exchange
Built by young people who believe research should be more accessible.
ED
Executive Director
Executive Director
Sets the vision and leads IAYR's mission to make research accessible worldwide.
PD
Program Director
Program Director
Designs and runs the Winter Research Program experience end to end.
AD
Academic Director
Academic Director
Oversees research quality, mentorship structure, and academic standards.
OD
Operations Director
Operations Director
Keeps IAYR's programs, teams, and logistics running smoothly.
CM
Communications & Media
Communications & Media Director
Shapes how IAYR tells its story to students, partners, and the world.
PD
Partnerships & Development
Partnerships & Development Director
Builds relationships with universities, labs, and organizations.
IAYR is currently assembling its founding team and preparing for its first international research program.