European union contest for young scientists' 2018
European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) has been organised since 1989 with the aim of promoting science and research among Europe's youth and bringing together the talented young people across Europe. The young scientists also have the chance to meet others with similar abilities and interests and to be guided by some of the most prominent scientists in Europe. This way EUCYS seeks to strengthen the efforts made in each participating country to attract young people to careers in science and technology. EUCYS has been organised in countries across Europe with the aim of promoting science and research in different countries and bringing research and young talents into spotlight in these countries. Ireland will organise EUCYS for the second time in 2018, after hosting it for the first time in 2004. Ireland also has previous experience in organising an Irish National contest for young scientists for the last 54 years, the longest running competition of its kind in Europe. The host organiser of EUCYS 2018 will be Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Limited in close cooperation with the Irish Department for Education and Skills.
EUCYS brings together excellent young researchers from 40-69 countries. During 4 days the participating projects will be interviewed by jury members and decisions about European Union prizes, special prizes and host organisation prizes will be made.