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European Commission (Horizon Europe); 2026 hosted by Kiel University with Stiftung Jugend forscht

EU Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS)

An annual EU initiative under Horizon Europe for science projects by people aged 14-20. Each country may submit up to three projects (max six contestants); finalists present a written project, short video and exhibition poster.

Official application Source

Interest areas

Science Research STEM Innovation Engineering Environmental Science Social Sciences

Who it is for

  • Aged 14-20
  • Must have won first prize at a national science competition
  • Individuals or teams up to 3 members

What students gain

  • Cash prizes (1st €7,000, 2nd €5,000, 3rd €3,500, plus special prizes)
  • EU-level recognition
  • International visibility

Application steps

  1. Win your national science competition
  2. Be nominated by your national organizer
  3. Submit written project, video and poster and present to the jury