YOUTH

IN SOCIAL

STUDIES

YISS International Youth Research Competition 2026 is now open!

The final application deadline is August 31, 2026, at 23:59 GMT

World

Economics

International


Relations

Sociology

& Politics

OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY

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PUBLISHED WORKS

ABOUT

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

CONTACT

FOUNDER

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Hey there, my name is Fyokla. I’m a freshman at the CPM School in Moscow, Russia. I launched YISS with the aim to increase outreach and publication opportunities for driven students across the globe, providing exciting chances to participate in wide competitions and discover a vibrant community

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