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    Call 2025 Pre-Announcement

    Tue, 06/10/2025 - 14:00

    Call 2025 Pre-Announcement

    Tue, 06/10/2025 - 14:00

    In September 2025, the QuantERA III Consortium will launch a Call for Transnational Research Proposals – Call 2025. The Call 2025 will support projects in the area of: Quantum Phenomena and Resources, Applied Quantum Science. Projects that will be… czytaj dalej
    In September 2025, the QuantERA III Consortium will launch a Call for Transnational Research Proposals – Call 2025.read more

  • Suspension of the call for proposals under IMPRESS-U

    Mon, 06/09/2025 - 11:00

    The National Science Centre was notified by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) that funding to support Ukrainian research teams under IMPRESS-U was unavailable. Therefore, acting pursuant to Point 3 (4) of the NCN Council Resolution on the terms of… czytaj dalej
    The National Science Centre was notified by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) that funding to support Ukrainian research teams under IMPRESS-U was unavailable. Therefore the NCN Director has decided to suspend the IMPRESS-U call for proposals until 30 September 2025. read more
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    Effective Collaboration with Decision-Makers

    Thu, 06/05/2025 - 11:30

    Effective Collaboration with Decision-Makers

    Thu, 06/05/2025 - 11:30

    Report on Use of Social Research in Public Administration  The report “Understanding end-users of social research in Polish public administration” was drafted by Dr. hab. Karol Olejniczak and Dr hab. Dominika Wojtowicz, both engaged in designing… czytaj dalej
    The report “Understanding end-users of social research in Polish public administration” by Dr. hab. Karol Olejniczak and Dr hab. Dominika Wojtowicz was commissioned by the National Science Centre to support researchers seeking to enhance the practical impact of their work.read more
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    Research on the effect of light on plants

    Wed, 06/04/2025 - 12:00

    Research on the effect of light on plants

    Wed, 06/04/2025 - 12:00

    Researchers from the University in Toruń in cooperation with researchers from Austria will carry out a research project under Weave-UNISONO. They will analyse the processes triggered by the absorption of light energy by photoreceptors. Dr hab. Krzysztof… czytaj dalej
    Researchers from the University in Toruń in cooperation with researchers from Austria will carry out a research project under Weave-UNISONO. They will analyse the processes triggered by the absorption of light energy by photoreceptors. read more
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    Your Voice on the Future of Education

    Tue, 06/03/2025 - 12:30

    Your Voice on the Future of Education

    Tue, 06/03/2025 - 12:30

    Contribute to a new survey on the future of education and skills development in the face of green and digital transformation. The future of education is one of the impact areas of the candidate European Partnership on Social Transformations and Resilience… czytaj dalej
    Contribute to a new survey on the future of education and skills development in the face of green and digital transformation. The future of education is one of the impact areas of the candidate European Partnership on Social Transformations and Resilience. read more
  • Podcast Ambasadorowie Nauki

    Podcast No 4, 2025: Ambassadors for Science

    Wed, 05/28/2025 - 15:06

    Podcast No 4, 2025: Ambassadors for Science

    Wed, 05/28/2025 - 15:06

    Why is seeking grant funding a smart move? What are the barriers facing Polish researchers? What steps should be taken to enhance the position of science in Europe? Prof. Justyna Olko and Prof. Michał Tomza, NCN and ERC grant recipients discuss the role… czytaj dalej
    Why is seeking grant funding a smart move? What are the barriers facing Polish researchers? What steps should be taken to enhance the position of science in Europe? Prof. Justyna Olko and Prof. Michał Tomza, NCN and ERC grant recipients will discuss the role of ambassadors for the ERC. read more
  • Wojciech Małecki, photo Alina Metelytsia

    A story that works

    Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:53

    A story that works

    Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:53

    “Narratives provide us with the tools so sorely lacking in traditional forms of science communication,” says Prof. Wojciech Małecki. The researcher explores how narratives – literary and media – influence our attitudes and behaviour. He talks to Anna… czytaj dalej
    “Narratives provide us with the tools so sorely lacking in traditional forms of science communication,” says Prof. Wojciech Małecki. The researcher explores how narratives – literary and media – influence our attitudes and behaviour. He talks to Anna Korzekwa-Józefowicz about how a good story can attract attention and increase engagement, but also lead to unexpected outcomes.read more
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    Results of autumn round of NCN calls

    Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:12

    Results of autumn round of NCN calls

    Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:12

    Over 708 million zlotys was awarded for basic research projects submitted to OPUS 28 and SONATA 20. Funding will go to 441 researchers. OPUS is addressed to a wide range of researchers whose scientific achievements must include at least one research… czytaj dalej
    Over 708 million zlotys was awarded for basic research projects submitted to OPUS 28 and SONATA 20. Funding will go to 441 researchers.read more
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    First “small grants” of the year awarded

    Thu, 05/22/2025 - 11:00

    First “small grants” of the year awarded

    Thu, 05/22/2025 - 11:00

    54 researchers will have their research activities funded by the NCN. The first results for proposals submitted to MINIATURA 9 in February have just been published. MINIATURA 9 for research activities was launched in February 2025. 5,000 – 50,000 zlotys… czytaj dalej
    54 researchers will have their research activities funded by the NCN. The first results for proposals submitted to MINIATURA 9 in February have just been published.read more

  • Another Winner of Weave-UNISONO

    Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:00

    Dr hab. Katarzyna Piwosz from the National Marine Fisheries Research Institute, together with researchers from German and Czechia, will study the aerobic anoxygenic phototrophic (AAP) bacteria community in terms of carbon cycle. She will be awarded nearly… czytaj dalej
    Dr hab. Katarzyna Piwosz from the National Marine Fisheries Research Institute, together with researchers from German and Czechia, will study the aerobic anoxygenic phototrophic (AAP) bacteria community in terms of carbon cycle. She will be awarded nearly 2 million zlotys for her research. read more
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    NCN at Copernicus Festival 2025

    Thu, 05/15/2025 - 14:00

    NCN at Copernicus Festival 2025

    Thu, 05/15/2025 - 14:00

    The Copernicus Festival will take place on 20-25 May in Krakow. This year’s motto is “Mystery”. The National Science Centre is a partner of the festival and NCN grant winners will be featured in panel discussions and debates.  The Copernicus Festival is… czytaj dalej
    The Copernicus Festival will take place on 20-25 May in Krakow. The National Science Centre is a partner of the festival and NCN grant winners will be featured in panel discussions and debates. read more
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    Basic Research in Rzeszów

    Wed, 05/14/2025 - 15:00

    Basic Research in Rzeszów

    Wed, 05/14/2025 - 15:00

    On 12 and 13 May, the academic community from Podkarpacie discussed the trends in science, AI’s impact on research, global approach to research, mobility, and interinstitutional and international collaboration. The NCN Days in Rzeszów are now over.… czytaj dalej
    On 12 and 13 May, the academic community from Podkarpacie discussed the trends in science, AI’s impact on research, global approach to research, mobility, and interinstitutional and international collaboration. The NCN Days in Rzeszów are now over. read more