Pitch Your Generation IV Research Competition 2027
The 2027 edition of the Pitch Your Generation IV Research competition (PYG4RC), organised by the GIF Education and Training Working Group (ETWG) iwill soon be open for submissions. This is the fourth edition of this competition, the winning pitches and all those submitted will be made available on this page.
The PYG4RC provides PhD students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior engineers with a PhD (completed after 1 January 2025) an opportunity to showcase their research, demonstrate creativity in presenting important technical work, and gain recognition within the nuclear energy community.
Nurturing the next generation of talents is essential to advancing Generation IV nuclear energy systems, and this competition is here to highlight their contribution to the future of the field.
Information about the competition process and key dates is available on this page.
The competition will open in November 2026, please subscribe to the GIF updates to be informed about it.
Who can participate?
The competition will open soon, please create an account on the GIF Website (top right of this page "Public Login"), or subscribe to GIF updates (bottom of any page of this website) to stay informed.
The PYG4RC is open to:
- PhD students
- Post-doctoral fellows
- Junior engineers with a PhD
Completion of your PhD must be after Jan 1, 2025.
Competition steps and format
1. Executive Summary Submission (01 NOV 2026 to 31 MAR 2027)
Submit an Executive Summary outlining your research on Generation IV nuclear energy systems during this period. Executive Summaries will be reviewed by a panel, and shortlisted candidates will move on to the next step.
2. Prepare Your 3 Minutes Video Pitch (15 APR 2027 to 30 JUN 2027)
Following Jury review, if shortlisted, you will be invited to create a short "pitch" video (3 minutes) that highlights your research and its potential impact. This is your chance to creatively present your work to the GIF community.
3. Public Vote & Jury Vote (01 JUL 2027 to 20 AUG 2027)
Videos will be made available on GIF ETWG’s YouTube and Bilibili channels.
A jury composed of a panel of experts from the GIF Members will select first and second winners from the jury. The public will also vote for their favorite pitch.
The winners will be announced in September 2027.
Summary of Key dates
- 01 NOV 2026 to 31 MAR 2027: Executive summary submission period.
- 10 APR 2025: Contact of the shortlisted candidates based on executive summary review.
- 15 APR 2027 to 30 JUN 2027: Submit your video pitch if selected.
- 01 JUL 2027 to 20 AUG 2027: Public vote and jury deliberation.
- 21 - 30 AUG 2027: Final vote counting.
- SEPT 2027: Winners will be announced on the GIF portal and LinkedIn.
Winners
Two winners will be selected by a GIF jury.
One winner will be selected through a public vote on GIF’s social media platforms.
Opportunities for Winners
- Present your research during a GIF ETWG webinar, providing you with a prestigious platform to showcase your work to a wider audience.
- Attend a GIF international or regional event as a guest and observer, gaining valuable insights and expanding your professional network.
Opportunities for shortlisted candidates
Video pitches of all shortlisted candidates will be posted on the GIF ETWG Youtube and Bilibili Channels. This is an opportunity to give visibility to their research.
About Past PYG4RC Editions
Watch all the previous pitches:
The GIF ETWG has held two previous editions of the competition (in 2021 and in 2023), you can see the pitches that were made for these competitions just below.
2025 Pitches
2023 Pitches
2021 Pitches
Bilibili:
Both editions pitches on Bilibili
Watch the webinars given by the three winners of the 2025 Edition
You can also watch the 2025 winners' ETWG Webinar: