YISS International Youth Research Competition 2026 is now closed!
The second round has officially ended. All submitted papers are now openly accessible for review and the final results were published on September 10, 2026.
Stay tuned for updates regarding the upcoming third round soon.
Economics
& History
International
Relations
Sociology
& Politics
Youth in Social Studies (YISS) is an international research competition founded by high school students for peers passionate about the social sciences. We provide young researchers with a competitive stage to showcase their analytical skills, earn academic recognition, and get their winning papers published. YISS fosters critical thinking, intellectual rivalry, and early excellence in research
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