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SHANGHAIYouth Science Diplomacy Summit Shanghai 2027

Four days on science cooperation, research integrity and science advice in Shanghai — labs, a negotiation simulation, research-campus visits and a certificate of participation.

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About the summit

The Youth Science Diplomacy Summit gathers students, young researchers and early-career science advisers in Shanghai to practise how countries work together on science.

Shanghai’s research districts and teaching laboratories give participants a close look at international science in a major port city.

Hosted under the Summits Connect network, the summit combines keynotes, workshops, small-group sessions and structured networking.

Delegates seated in a conference auditorium

Themes

Science cooperation

Joint labs, research mobility and fair collaboration across borders.

Research integrity

Authorship, open data and methods other people can trust.

Science advice

How evidence reaches ministers, cities and the public.

Talent and exchange

How the next generation of researchers meets and works together.

Programme highlights

  • Day 1
    Tue 11 May
    Opening & keynotes
    Welcome and keynotes on science as a shared enterprise.
  • Day 2
    Wed 12 May
    Cooperation labs
    Small groups drafting a joint-research compact.
  • Day 3
    Thu 13 May
    Simulation & campus visits
    A science-advice simulation and visits to research sites.
  • Day 4
    Fri 14 May
    Briefings & closing
    Presentations, networking and certificates.
A speaker at a podium addressing the hall

In the room

Students seated in a campus auditorium
Lighting rig above a conference hall

Dates & venue

The summit takes place in Shanghai, China. Exact venue details and the full timetable are sent to confirmed participants.

Dates11–14 May 2027
LocationShanghai, China
Application deadline26 March 2027
FormatIn person, four days
LanguageEnglish

Who should apply

Open to students, young researchers, science communicators and early-career advisers interested in international science, from any country.

Places & pricing

Choose the place that fits your situation, fill in one short application form and pay securely by debit or credit card.

Fully funded

€18

Covers application processing. Flights, accommodation, meals and programme costs are funded for selected participants.

Apply – €18

Partially funded

€40

Programme and accommodation covered; participants arrange their own travel.

Apply – €40

Self-funded

€120

Guaranteed review priority and full programme access; participants cover their own travel and stay.

Apply – €120
Optional visa invitation letter, €10. Only needed if you require an official invitation letter for a visa application. Just answer “Yes” to the visa question in the application form and the €10 is added to your total.

FAQ

What does the application fee cover?

Fully funded, partially funded and self-funded places each include different combinations of programme access, accommodation and travel support. See the pricing cards above. The optional €10 visa invitation letter is added in the form only if you need it.

How do I pay?

At the end of the application you pay by debit or credit card. No PayPal account is needed and we never see your card number.

When will I hear back?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 26 March 2027. You should hear from us within about 5 working days after submitting your application and payment.

Is this affiliated with a university or government?

The summit is organised under the Summits Connect Hub network. It is an independent youth and professional conference programme, not a government or university admissions process.

Ready to join us in Shanghai?

The application takes about 5 minutes.

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