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    #NCNGeneration – Małgorzata Kot: We were never alone

    Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:00

    NCN Generation comprises researchers making a significant contribution to the advancement of science. The guest of the third episode is Małgorzata Kot — an archaeologist specialising in the Palaeolithic, lithic technologies and early human migrations. She… czytaj dalej
    In the third episode of the #NCNGeneration series, we speak with Prof. Małgorzata Kot from the Centre of New Technologies at the University of Warsaw. The archaeologist studies the interface between Neanderthals, Denisovans and modern humans — and what their encounters meant for human culture and early migrations.
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    Joint Request from Six Institutions

    Mon, 03/30/2026 - 10:00

    “High-quality research is a matter of national interest. We need to simplify the procedures, integrate institutions into a coherent system, and bridge the gap between research and global innovations.” Six research institutions have made recommendations… czytaj dalej
    “High-quality research is a matter of national interest. We need to simplify the procedures, integrate institutions into a coherent system, and bridge the gap between research and global innovations.” Six research institutions have made recommendations for the state authorities on research funding and commercialisation in Poland.
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    #NCNGeneration – Michał Tomza: We create ‘perfect nothingness’ to understand the universe.

    Thu, 03/26/2026 - 08:00

    In the second episode of the #NCNGeneration series, we speak with Prof. Michał Tomza from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw. The scientist discusses ultralow temperatures, precision measurements, and the asymmetry between matter and… czytaj dalej
    In the second episode of the #NCNGeneration series, Prof. Michał Tomza explains how ultracold molecules and ‘perfect vacuum’ help seek answers to one of the greatest questions in physics: why the universe contains more matter than antimatter.

  • Pre-announcement of the fourth edition of the DAINA call

    Mon, 03/23/2026 - 14:00

    DAINA is a call for research projects carried out by Polish–Lithuanian research teams, jointly announced by the Research Council of Lithuania (Lietuvos mokslo taryba, LMT) and the National Science Centre, Poland (NCN). Applications may be submitted for… czytaj dalej
    DAINA is a call for research projects carried out by Polish–Lithuanian research teams, jointly announced by the Research Council of Lithuania (Lietuvos mokslo taryba, LMT) and the National Science Centre, Poland (NCN).

  • NCN searching for research institutions ready to establish interdisciplinary Dioscuri Centres of Scientific Excellence

    Wed, 03/18/2026 - 09:00

    The National Science Centre invites for the fifth time Polish research institutions to declare commitment as potential Host Institutions to Dioscuri Centres of Scientific Excellence. The deadline for submissions is 11 May 2026. Announcement… czytaj dalej
    The National Science Centre invites for the fifth time Polish research institutions to declare commitment as potential Host Institutions to Dioscuri Centres of Scientific Excellence.
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    Winners Announced in the Weave-UNISONO Funding Scheme

    Mon, 03/16/2026 - 16:30

    Researchers from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, in cooperation with partners from Croatia and Slovenia, will investigate how the HPV virus affects protein trafficking in cells, whilst a research team from the University of Wrocław, in cooperation… czytaj dalej
    Researchers from Poland, in cooperation with partners from Croatia and Slovenia, will investigate how the HPV virus affects protein trafficking in cells, whilst a Polish research team, in cooperation with partners from Germany, will conduct comparative research on winged altarpieces.
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    We now know the winners of the M-ERA.NET 3 Call 2025

    Thu, 03/12/2026 - 12:30

    Four research teams involving scientists from Poland have been awarded NCN funding to carry out projects in the field of materials science and materials engineering. The call was organised by the international M-ERA.NET network. In this edition of the… czytaj dalej
    Four research teams involving scientists from Poland have been awarded NCN funding to carry out projects in the field of materials science and materials engineering. The call was organised by the international M-ERA.NET network.  
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    Pre-Announcement for 5th Dioscuri Call

    Thu, 03/05/2026 - 15:00

    Pre-announcement of the long-awaited fifth call for two interdisciplinary Dioscuri Centres of Scientific Excellence for outstanding researchers from around the world up to 15 years after their PhD. The Dioscuri Programme aims to strengthen international… czytaj dalej
    Pre-announcement of the long-awaited fifth call for two interdisciplinary Dioscuri Centres of Scientific Excellence for outstanding researchers from around the world up to 15 years after their PhD.
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    #PokolenieNCN – Aleksandra Rutkowska: “There would be no me in science, there would be no patent”

    Thu, 03/05/2026 - 10:00

    In multiple sclerosis, the immune system attacks the myelin sheaths surrounding neurons, disrupting the transmission of nerve signals. Existing therapies suppress inflammation but do not restore damaged myelin. Dr hab. Aleksandra Rutkowska from the… czytaj dalej
    In multiple sclerosis, the immune system destroys the nerve sheaths. Aleksandra Rutkowska studies how these sheaths can be rebuilt. She is the first guest in the #PokolenieNCN series marking the 15th anniversary of NCN.

  • Announcement of the M-ERA.NET Call 2026

    Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:00

    The National Science Centre, in cooperation with the M-ERA.NET network, has launched the M-ERA.NET Call 2026 for international research projects in the area of material science and material engineering in support of the European Green Deal.… czytaj dalej
    The National Science Centre, in cooperation with the M-ERA.NET network, has launched the M-ERA.NET Call 2026 for international research projects in the area of material science and material engineering in support of the European Green Deal.
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    Over PLN 250,000,000 for Polish research

    Fri, 02/27/2026 - 13:00

    We have just concluded MAESTRO 17 for advanced researchers and SONATA BIS 15 for researchers aiming to form new research teams. 77 projects will be awarded funding of over PLN 250,000,000. Best minds in science MAESTRO is the NCN’s flagship programme… czytaj dalej
    We have just concluded MAESTRO 17 for advanced researchers and SONATA BIS 15 for researchers aiming to form new research teams. 77 projects will be awarded funding of over PLN 250,000,000.
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    Comprehensive overview of publication track record for evaluation purposes

    Tue, 02/24/2026 - 12:00

    As of the March calls, the proposal form will include a new section on retracted articles. The new solution will complement the evaluation of applicants’ publication track record based on the DORA Declaration and will provide a more comprehensive overview… czytaj dalej
    As of the March calls, the proposal form will include a new section on retracted articles. This will provide expert-reviewers with a more comprehensive overview of the publication track record of grant applicants.