Youth in science: motivations, views, life strategies

In recent years the number of young scholars has increased. The article presents findings of the study focused on several issues related to further life strategies of young scholars. It considers their motivations, views, expectations, lifestyles, their understanding of adequate, ‘normal’ income, tendency towards emigration. There is analyzed the role of scientific advisers. The author identifies and describes several types of the life strategies chosen by young people.