About the Program
Fudan University, P.R. China, invites PSU undergraduate students to apply for the Youth Innovation Competition on Lancang-Mekong Region's Governance Development (YICMG 2026). Students will form a team to develop an innovative project addressing challenges in the Lancang-Mekong region under the theme, "Resilient Infrastructure, Sustainable Industrialization, and Technological Innovation"
Highlights of the Program
- Develop innovative projects by analyzing problems to create a better and more sustainable society
- Raising awareness of issues in the Mekong River Basin
- Cultural exchange and networking with students from Lancang-Mekong countries
- Competition on the international stage
- Inspiring your innovative ideas
General Qualifications
- 2–5 persons per group (for PSU Thai and international students)
- Bachelor's degree students
- Interested in creating innovations and analyzing problems
- Fluent in English language
- Must demonstrate leadership, confidence, adaptability, responsibility, and the ability to think critically
- Must be in good health, with no serious communicable diseases that would hinder participation
Required Documents
- Application form (printed from your online registration)
- Statement (Word file, Times New Roman, font size 13, no more than 300 words)
- Transcript
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of passport (valid for more than 6 months as of July 2025)
- Proof of English proficiency test results (if available)
- Proof of course 071-N03 registration and worksheets
Application Timeline
| Schedule | Procedures |
|---|---|
| 5–19 February 2026 | Registration through the online application system & register for course 071-N03 |
| 20–22 February 2026 | GACC reviews applications and nominates candidates in Fudan University's system |
| 24 Feb – 2 Mar 2026 | Fudan University confirms the applicant teams participating in the first round |
| 20 Feb – 21 Mar 2026 | Project submission & complete all six lessons of 071-N03 |
| 23 March 2026 | Completed projects submitted through Fudan University's system; YICMG Committee reviews |
| By 15 April 2026 | PSU appoints selection committee to evaluate projects and select finalists |
| By 30 April 2026 | Announcement of shortlisted teams for the Finals Competition |
| June – July 2026 | Travel arrangements and documentation |
| July 2026 | Program participation at Wuhan University, P.R. China |
Expenses & Support
- Fudan University Provides (for 2 students per team): International airfare, accommodation, meals, and local transportation in China
- Student Responsibility: Domestic travel within Thailand, health insurance, personal expenses, and any costs not covered by Fudan University. Additional team members beyond 2 must cover all expenses themselves.
Program Conditions
- Students must register for the course 071-N03: Global Perspectives: International Experience and Cross-Cultural Competence via PSU-NEXT U
- Students selected for the Finals must participate onsite in Wuhan, P.R. China, in July 2026
- If unable to participate due to unforeseen circumstances, the faculty/campus must submit an official letter to the Global Affairs and Corporate Communication Center
- Teams participating in the Finals must submit a report within 30 days after the program's conclusion