European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) 2026

The European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) is an international competition for young researchers in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology. Participants present original research projects to an international jury and compete for prizes. The 37th edition takes place from 2026-09-22 to 2026-09-27 at the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel in Germany. The contest aims to promote scientific exchange and international collaboration among young scientists.

Opportunity to present research to an international jury, compete for prizes and international recognition, and attend award ceremonies and festival events.

Young researchers aged between 14 and 20 years may take part; national finalists are selected to compete at EUCYS.

Participants qualify via national selection processes and national competitions; national finalists are nominated to the EUCYS.