The European Union Contest for Young Scientists was set up by the European Commission in 1989 to encourage co-operation and interchange between young scientists and to give them an opportunity to be guided by some of Europe's most prominent researchers.
Euroopa Komisjon hakkas Euroopa Liidu noorte teadlaste konkurssi korraldama 1989. aastal, et soodustada noorte teadlaste omavahelist koostööd ja suhtlemist ning anda neile võimalus saada nõuandeid Euroopa tippteadlastelt.