• BT Young Scientist(s) of the Year Trophy (perpetual)
• Cheque for €7,500 / £6,750
• The chance to represent Ireland at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists

• BT trophy (perpetual)
• Cheque for €2,400 / £2,160*

• • BT trophy (perpetual)
  • Cheque for €1,200 / £1,080*

  Please note if the BT Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year is awarded to an Individual, a Best Group Award will also be made. If the BT Young Scientist & Technologist(s) of the Year is awarded to a Group, a Best Individual Award will also be made.

There are 45 prizes for individuals and 45 prizes for group projects. The prizes take the form of 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Junior, Intermediate and Senior sections of each of the four categories:

1. Technology e.g. communications, electronic systems, robotics, computing, control technology, applications of technology, biotechnology, automation.
2. Biological & Ecological Sciences e.g. agriculture, anatomy, biochemistry, biotechnology, ecology, horticulture, physiology, medical science, veterinary science.
3. Social & Behavioural Sciences e.g. economic, geographical, psychological or sociological studies of human behaviour, nutrition, social anthropology, political science.
4. Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences e.g. chemistry, physics, mathematics, applied mathematics, geology, engineering, computer programming, meteorology, astronomy.
5. Health & Wellbeing Sciences e.g. health, mental health, nutrition, work, leisure, sport and exercise, living habits and wellbeing, environmental quality, housing, skills, social connections.

The prizes are as follows:

• 1st prize of €300 / £270* for both individual and group projects
• 2nd prize of €225 / £202* for both individual and group projects
• 3rd prize of €150 / £135* for both individual and group projects

In the event of a tie in any category, the prize money will be split equally. A number of highly commended and display awards will also be awarded in each category by the panel of judges. * Exchange rate dependent