Ready to apply to one of China's largest conferences , with no application fee? YGS 2026 is back! Applications are now open for the Yincheng Global Conference 2026. This fully funded conference will be held at the Yincheng Academy of Peking University, China. The program is open to citizens of all countries worldwide. There is no application fee, and no IELTS score is required. The Yincheng Global Conference 2026 invites young people, delegates, students, and researchers from various disciplines to share their perspectives on China and engage in interdisciplinary dialogues. YGS will select 200 participants this year. The Yincheng Global Conference will be held in April 2026. More details are below.
Details about the Yincheng Global Seminar 2026 in China (YGS China 2026)
- Host country : China
- City : Beijing
- Location : Yincheng Academy, Peking University
- Forum dates : April
- Advantages : Fully funded
- Deadline: January 5, 2026
YGS 2025 Theme
This year's theme for YGS 2026 is "Harnessing Momentum: The Power to Operate in a Changing World ." YGS is one of the most rewarding, exciting, and enjoyable experiences in China and abroad.
Number of participants
YGS 2026 will host approximately 200 participants, including all Yenching scientists from the eleventh cohort and about 100 delegates.
Financial Coverage
The program covers:
- Round-trip airfare tickets to/from China.
- Free accommodation
- Meals.
- Public transportation.
- Welcome dinner
- Opening ceremony
- Cultural events
Eligibility criteria
- The conference is open to all citizens.
- Applicants with strong leadership potential.
- YGS will not require an IELTS or TOEFL certificate. You can provide proof of English proficiency.
- Born after May 1995.
- Must hold at least a bachelor's degree in any field at the time of application, or
- The student must be in their final year of a bachelor's degree in any field at the time of application.
- He has a strong interest in China.
- the biography
- YGS online application form
- Video article (one minute)
- Short essay questions
How to apply to attend the Yincheng Global Seminar 2026 in China?
The application process is available online. Please complete the application before the deadline. The official website link is below. For more fully funded international conferences, please see our Conferences section.