The EU Contest accepts project entries from all fields of scientific endeavour; however, only projects that have been nominated by the National Organiser in each participating country are admissible.

Contestants shall (a) provide a written project, and (b) provide a project suitable for display in a public exhibition. (c) conform to the exhibition space allocated.

(a) Written Project
The written project has five parts:
1) A typewritten presentation (or essay). Hand written presentations are not admissible. The presentation should describe the project. It may be accompanied by original illustrations (graphs, drawings and photographs). However, it should be noted that the Jury members will only receive a black and white copy of the project material for evaluation. It may consist of up to a maximum of 10 pages of written text (A4 format; single sided; double spaced and unbound in a minimum character size of 10 point). It may be accompanied by up to a further 10 pages of illustrations (A4 format; single sided and unbound). No extra materials such as videotapes and diskettes can be accepted as part of the typewritten presentation. The presentation can be written in any of the official Community languages. Contestants are reminded, however, that the working language of the Jury is English.
2) A one page scientific summary in English containing the most important points of the project (aim of project, materials and methods, observations and conclusions).
3) A clear concise project title in English for the Contest Catalogue. This may be accompanied, if required, by the full scientific title-see Contestant and National Organiser Application Form.
4) The full original scientific title, in the original language plus the translation of the title into English.
5) A straightforward description of the project of no more than ten lines in simple English for publication in the Contest Catalogue. Contestants through their National Organiser must ensure that this brief project description should be readily understandable to the reporting print and broadcast and to interested members of the wider public.
6) Short questionnaire: in addition all contestants are invited do fill out a short questionnaire that will be used for promotional activities should their project be selected for a prize.

(b) Project Display for Public Exhibition
At the EU Contest, contestants will set up their project for display. The project must both conform to the strictest safety requirements and be suitable for public display. In particular, experiments that involve radioactive substances, dangerous equipment, toxic and carcinogenic materials are all excluded from public display. Safety requirements existing in Russia are given at the end of the booklet and are obligatory for every participant.

Any project that is seen to violate the EU policy on animal experimentation will be excluded. For example, projects that involve experiments on living animals (invertebrates included) shall not be accepted.

A good display is essential so that the Jury can appreciate the quality of the project. The projects are presented on a stand with side walls and must not exceed the dimensions that are given in the diagram below.

The display is part of the contestants' project and is used to exhibit the essential parts of the work. The display may include, for example, working models, a video, and other demonstration material.

Project displays that exceed the stand dimensions will be disqualified from taking part in EU Contest. For larger exhibits, however, it is possible to provide slightly more space by having the fixed shelf removed.

If a project can best be displayed in this way, a request for a display stand without half a shelf or without a shelf should be made before the deadline for the receipt of applications (7th June 2005). Failure to make it clear to the Commission by this date that an exhibit requires the shelf to be removed will mean that the project will have to be displayed within the standard dimensions of the display stand. Please note that where the shelf is removed, no table or other surface will be provided.

The stand and electrical connections will be provided by the Russian Host National Organiser. Contestants who may be anxious to know the precise details of the power supply are advised to inform themselves via their National Organiser of the situation in advance of the Contest.

A computer,VHS video recorder and TV monitor can be provided on request ; however, only one set recorder and monitor shall be provided for each country. All other equipment (printers, etc.) must be brought by the contestants themselves. Contestants are strongly advised to insure all their equipment. The European Commission cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage of the equipment.

(c) Stand
The back wall is 175 cm high and 203 cm wide. The sidewalls are 175 cm high and 103 cm wide. The shelf is 75 cm above the floor. Please take into account that there will be a sign on the top front of the stand indicating the name, project and country of the participant.