NRSYD 2026
National Research Symposium on Youth Development
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.