EUCYS 2025 recognises outstanding scientific achievements with a range of prestigious prizes, rewarding excellence, originality, and depth of research.
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Core Prizes
Each year, the EUCYS Jury awards a total of 12 Core Prizes to the top projects, which are shared among individual contestants or team members:
• 4 First Prizes – €7,000 each
• 4 Second Prizes – €5,000 each
• 4 Third Prizes – €3,500 each
These prizes are awarded directly by the European Commission and represent the highest recognition for the best scientific projects presented during the contest.
Honorary Prizes
In addition to the Core Prizes, the Jury may also award Honorary Prizes, offering winners the opportunity to represent EUCYS at prestigious international science events such as:
• London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) – up to 3 participants
• Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS) – up to 2 participants
These non-monetary awards provide valuable international experience and networking opportunities with scientists from around the world.
Special Donated Prizes
Every year, EUCYS also features a selection of Special Donated Prizes provided by sponsors and science institutions.
These prizes are tailored to support young scientists in continuing their scientific journey and are awarded based on the Jury’s assessment and the criteria set by the prize donors.