The best student research works were announced in December. The national awards were given out in three levels of study, and in six fields. In addition, many special awards were given out as well.
Joosep Paats of TalTech was awarded with 1600 euros for his research in the field of medical and health sciences. Jaak Aab, the minister of education and research, thanked all the participants acknowledged them for their time put into their works. The award fund for this year was 79’877,79 Euros which is 2200 Euros more than last year. The competiton is organized by the Estonian Research Council in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Research.