The University of Tokyo
Go Global Website
Since 2013, the GYSS has been bridging the gap between aspiring researchers and the foremost scientists and technologists of various fields. All attendees – whether on-site or online – will have the opportunity to engage and connect with distinguished speakers, which include recipients of the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal, Turing Award and Millennium Technology Prize.
The Summit offers a series of activities, including live plenary lectures, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and networking platforms. Participants will also stand a chance to:
1. Be part of small group informal sessions with their pre-selected speaker(s);
2. Present their research on stage or through poster sessions; and
3. Visit institutes of higher learning and other prominent landmarks in Singapore.
Check here about the program.
Date: January 5 - 9, 2026
[Venue] Singapore
[Host] The National Research Foundation Singapore
[Capacity] A few (Undergraduate/Postgraduate students)
[Expenses] Free of Charge.
Please note that the GYSS 2026 will cover ONLY the following during the Summit:
-Local hotel accommodation for only overseas-based Participants (Twin-sharing from 4 Jan to 10 Jan 2026)
-Transportation between hotel to Summit venue (i.e. NO airport transfers); and
-Some catered meals
For clarity, the Summit will NOT cover:
- International travel arrangements / costs to and from Singapore;
- Airport transfers; - Hotel accommodation for locally-based Participants.
*Students are responsible to pay for own flights, meals other than specified in the program schedule, insurance & personal expenses.
-Show a genuine interest in science and research;
-Show a strong commitment to their principal field of study and to interdisciplinary work;
-Received the endorsement of an organization that was invited to provide nominees (i.e. nominated through this invitation process);
-Be fluent in English to actively participate in discussions;
-Not have participated on-site in previous GYSS, with the exception for GYSS 2021 and 2022 (online editions)
-Not have a permanent position (in general, scientists with permanent positions, in particular the professor/tenure level, will not be admitted to the Summit).
・Before applying, you must read the following information carefully and consult with the relevant office of your affiliated College, Faculty, or Graduate Schoolthat you are scheduled to belong to at the time of the program to fully understand all important academic matters at UTokyo when studying abroad.
-Applicants must be students who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate/graduate students at the University during the period of application and the program. Those who are on temporary leave from the University or those who will lose their student status due to graduation, etc. during the time of the program are not eligible to apply.
・Before applying, applicants must make sure that the program does not interfere with their courses by checking the examination date and other important scheduled class events as well as their personal schedules. Applicants may apply to the programs only after they have confirmed that it is possible for them to participate throughout the period. (As the number of students that can go abroad on the programs from the University is limited, cancelation after the application deadline means a loss of the chance to study abroad for other students. Make certain that you do not need to cancel your application after submission. Except in cases deemed unavoidable, withdrawing may affect future selections for study abroad programs and scholarships.)
・In cases where you cannot attend classes at UTokyo for a specified period, the handling of such situations shall be determined by your College, Faculty, or Graduate School of affiliation during the program term. There is no guarantee that students’ study abroad schedules will be taken into special consideration, therefore please confirm and make sure you understand before applying.
* If you are affiliated to the College of Arts and Sciences Junior Division, not attending classes or exams due to participation in a study abroad program will be considered as an absence, it will also not be an acceptable reason for a make-up exam. Contact the office of College of Arts and Sciences for more details.
Also if you have an academic advisor, or equivalent at the University must notify them of their application to the program in advance and receive approval from the supervisor.
・If it is determined that participation in the program would interfere with your academic progress at this university, you may not be allowed to participate in the program even after being selected.
・【Insurance/Overseas Student Safety Management Assistance】After passing the internal selection process and being accepted into the study abroad program, students are required to take out Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) “Futai Kaigaku” and the “OSSMA” (Overseas Student Safety Management Assistance) provided by Emergency Assistance Japan Co., Ltd. as a means of safety management during the program at their own expense (this will not be paid for by the University). Taking out this insurance and OSSMA will be one of the requirements for applying to a study abroad program through this application. Details of the insurance and OSSMA will be sent to students who are accepted into the programs at a later date.
・Students must submit a report (in a format prescribed by the International Educational Promotion Group) within two weeks after the program is completed.
・Before participating in the program, it is necessary to complete various procedures with the host university and the relevant faculty at the University of Tokyo before traveling abroad. Please refer to Pre-departure To Do (1) thoroughly check the required procedures in advance, and ensure that each individual carries out these responsibilities. -Students must follow all instructions or warnings given by UTokyo and the host institute.
-【All applicants are required to submit this form】Written Oath
-Academic transcripts from institutions other than UTokyo (English) (Applicants who obtained their degree from an institution of higher education other than the University of Tokyo must submit it and enter the credits in the UATS application.)
Monday, 16 July 2025
1. Undergraduate students must complete the on-demand course under the Go Global Gateway(to be released on April 1, 2025). The estimated time required for completion is approximately 100 minutes. * On-demand course: https://globe.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/ggg.html
2. Apply from the Overseas Study tab on the Academic Affairs System website (UTAS, ITC-LMS). Please follow the application procedures below. Also, please refer to; Applying for Study Abroad Programs via UTAS. 13. Profile, Personality, Skills etc. and 14. Statement of Purpose or Reason Why You Wish to Study Abroad（about 300 words）must be written in Englis in UATS application.
(1)Make sure to complete the online application via UTAS before the deadline. The electronic application system will be closed after the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
(2)Please check and follow the instruction indicated on UTAS application form.
(3)Please upload completed "Written Oath" and academic transcripts from institutions other than UTokyo (in English/applicable to those who obtained degree from institution of higher education other than UTokyo.) on "Attachment" of UTAS when applying.
1.Internal Selection Process
(1)UTokyo will review the application documents and select students to nominate. The International Education Promotion Group of UTokyo will then nominate those who have passed the selection.
(2)Notification of the selection results will be sent via e-mail to you and the relevant office of your College or Faculty around late July.
(3). Please note that a nomination does not guarantee an invitation to participate in GYSS 2026. The GYSS Organizing Committee reserves the right to shortlist the nominees.
Reports of past participants are available in the past students’ reports page
International Education Promotion Group of UTokyo Administration Bureau studyabroadfair.adm[at]gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp
