NRSYD 2026
NRSYD 2026
National Research Symposium on Youth Development
Young researchers

Symposium Tracks

9 comprehensive research tracks covering all aspects of youth development

01

Youth Empowerment and Leadership

Sub-tracks:

  • Leadership development programs
  • Youth participation in decision-making
  • Civic engagement and activism
  • Youth-led initiatives and movements
02

Education and Skills Development

Sub-tracks:

  • Innovative pedagogies for youth learning
  • Vocational and technical education
  • Digital literacy and 21st-century skills
  • Non-formal and informal education
03

Mental Health and Well-being

Sub-tracks:

  • Youth mental health interventions
  • Psychosocial support systems
  • Resilience and coping strategies
  • Substance abuse prevention
04

Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship

Sub-tracks:

  • Youth unemployment and underemployment
  • Entrepreneurship education and support
  • Skills-job matching and career guidance
  • Green jobs and sustainable livelihoods
05

Social Inclusion and Equity

Sub-tracks:

  • Gender equality and youth
  • Inclusion of marginalized youth
  • Youth with disabilities
  • Ethnic and religious diversity
06

Youth Participation in Governance

Sub-tracks:

  • Youth councils and parliaments
  • Policy advocacy and lobbying
  • Youth rights and legal frameworks
  • Intergenerational dialogue
07

Technology and Innovation

Sub-tracks:

  • Digital transformation and youth
  • Social innovation and social entrepreneurship
  • Youth in STEM fields
  • Technology for social good
08

Environmental Sustainability

Sub-tracks:

  • Youth climate action
  • Environmental education and awareness
  • Sustainable development practices
  • Youth-led conservation initiatives
09

Arts, Culture and Sports

Sub-tracks:

  • Arts and culture for youth development
  • Sports for social change
  • Creative industries and youth
  • Cultural heritage and identity

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit extended abstracts related to any of the above tracks. Each submission should clearly indicate the relevant track and sub-track. Interdisciplinary submissions are also welcome.

All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Accepted papers will be presented at the symposium and published in the conference proceedings.