European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) 2024
The European Union Contest for Young Scientists is a science competition for 14- to 20-year-olds. It brings together first prize winners of national science contests for pre-Higher Education Institution school science projects to compete for prizes and awards. The contestants are judged by a jury of eminent scientists selected by the European Commission. The jury award 1st, 2nd and 3rd monetary prizes as well as other prestigious prizes donated to the contest by international research organisations and other similar bodies. The EU Contest takes place each year in a different location. This Contest provides additional stimulus to young people who have already demonstrated that they are applying science to solve problems. Many go on to become successful scientists. It attracts a considerable level of co-funding in the host country, and high levels of international media attention. The organisation of the contest is based on the General Guidelines on the organisation of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists and its Annex 1 – Rules of the contest. These are updated annually by the European Commission[[https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/funding/funding-opportunities/eucys_en.]]. This action supports ERA Policy Agenda action 14, Bringing science closer to citizens.
This action allows for the provision of financial support to third parties in the form of prizes. The maximum amount to be granted to each third party is EUR 60 000.
This grant will be awarded without a call for proposals according to Article 195(e) of the Financial Regulation and Article 24(3)(b) of the Horizon Europe Regulation. The University of Silesia in Katowice has a proven record of working in a partnership mode with the European Commission. In addition, the following legal entities may participate as associated partners:
- Miasto Katowice (City of Katowice), ul. Młyńska 4, 40-098 Katowice, Poland;
- Krajowy Fundusz na rzecz Dzieci (Polish Children's Fund), ul. Pasteura 7, 02-093 Warszawa, Poland.
Procedure: The evaluation committee will be composed fully by representatives of EU institutions.