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  • Ks. Prof. Andrzej Szostek, NCN Council Member for two terms, passes away

    It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our valued colleague and mentor Ks. Prof. Andrzej Szostek, a distinguished ethicist and philosopher, Professor at the Catholic University of Lublin and NCN Council Member from … czytaj dalej
    It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our valued colleague and mentor Ks. Prof. Andrzej Szostek, a distinguished ethicist and philosopher, Professor at the Catholic University of Lublin and NCN Council Member from 2010 to 2018, who died on 21 July 2026.
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    New funding opportunities for joint research projects carried out by teams from Poland and Spain

    The National Science Centre plans to launch new calls in cooperation with the Spanish Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI), which will give Polish researchers the opportunity to obtain funding for bilateral projects carried out jointly with partners… czytaj dalej
    The National Science Centre plans to launch new calls in cooperation with the Spanish Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI), which will give Polish researchers the opportunity to obtain funding for bilateral projects carried out jointly with partners from Spain.

  • Autumn OPUS 32+LAP/Weave call

    On 15 September 2026, we will launch the OPUS 32 call, which will accept proposals for research projects carried out in international cooperation under the Lead Agency Procedure (LAP) within the Weave programme. For the first time, we will open this route… czytaj dalej
    On 15 September 2026, we will launch the OPUS 32 call, which will accept proposals for research projects carried out in international cooperation under the Lead Agency Procedure (LAP) within the Weave programme. For the first time, we will open this route to Polish-Spanish projects.
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    New materials for applicants to Basic Research Programme calls

    Is your project interdisciplinary? What do the application limits imply? What are the funding rules? You can find the answers to these and many other questions in our Q&A section for the GRIEG BIS and C&C Kick-off calls.We have published answers… czytaj dalej
    Is your project interdisciplinary? What do the application limits imply? What are the funding rules? You can find the answers to these and many other questions in our Q&A section for the GRIEG BIS and C&C Kick-off calls.
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    NCN signs Memorandum of Understanding with Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI) of Spain

    Polish researchers might soon be able to cooperate with research teams from Spain and have their cooperation funded. The National Science Centre has started preparations for new calls for proposals in collaboration with Agencia Estatal de Investigación.… czytaj dalej
    Polish researchers might soon be able to cooperate with research teams from Spain and have their cooperation funded. The National Science Centre has started preparations for new calls for proposals in collaboration with Agencia Estatal de Investigación.
  • Karolina Safarzyńska

    #pokolenieNCN – Karolina Safarzyńska: Evolution is against us in the fight against climate change

    Karolina Safarzyńska, the next researcher in the series, investigates why efforts to bring emissions down are failing despite ever tighter climate policies – and looks for the answer in the way people influence each other.The NCN Generation is made up of… czytaj dalej
    Karolina Safarzyńska, the next researcher in the series, investigates why efforts to bring emissions down are failing despite ever tighter climate policies – and looks for the answer in the way people influence each other.
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    Twenty six international research projects with OPUS LAP grants

    We are pleased to announce the results of OPUS 30+LAP/Weave for projects carried out in bilateral or trilateral collaboration with research teams from Austria and Czechia. The total budget for the Polish part is over PLN 43.6 million.Under OPUS, funding… czytaj dalej
    We are pleased to announce the results of OPUS 30+LAP/Weave for projects carried out in bilateral or trilateral collaboration with research teams from Austria and Czechia. The total budget for the Polish part is over PLN 43.6 million.

  • NCN grantees to receive preferential points in all Akces NCBR calls

    Projects based on the results of research funded by NCN will be awarded preferential points in every Akces NCBR acceleration call. Initial data from the call for the Impakt programme show that researchers with prior NCN grant experience are choosing this… czytaj dalej
    Projects based on the results of research funded by NCN will be awarded preferential points in every Akces NCBR acceleration call. Initial data from the call for the Impakt programme show that researchers with prior NCN grant experience are choosing this path.

  • Call for NCN Council members

    The Minister of Science and Higher Education has announced a call for NCN Council members. The Council is made up of 24 researchers. Applications can be submitted by 31 July.The NCN Council was formed pursuant to the… czytaj dalej
    The Minister of Science and higher Eductaion has announced a call for NCN Council members. The Council is made up of 24 researchers with half of them replaced every two years. Applications can be submitted by 31 July.
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    A Second Round of NCN Small Grants

    Another 78 researchers have joined the group of MINIATURA 10 grantees, who will carry out preliminary studies, conduct library and archive searches, or go on research visits. We present the results for proposals submitted in March.The small grants can be… czytaj dalej
    Another 78 researchers have joined the group of MINIATURA 10 grantees, who will carry out preliminary studies, conduct library and archive searches, or go on research visits. We present the results for proposals submitted in March.
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    Basic Research Programme Calls in Norway

    More than 200 representatives of the Norwegian scientific community took part in an information meeting organised at the RCN. The webinar focused on the calls launched under the 4th edition of the EEA and Norway Grants. On 22 June 2026, representatives… czytaj dalej
    More than 200 representatives of the Norwegian scientific community took part in an information meeting organised at the RCN. The webinar focused on the calls launched under the 4th edition of the EEA and Norway Grants.
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    First Polish Academy of Sciences Award Presented

    Prof. Agnieszka Chacińska has received the first Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS) Award. The award was presented during a session of the PAS General Assembly marking the Academy's 75th anniversary. Dr Marcin Kulasek, Prof. Agnieszka Chacińska, Prof.… czytaj dalej
    Prof. Agnieszka Chacińska has received the first Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS) Award. The award was presented during a session of the PAS General Assembly marking the Academy's 75th anniversary.