Researchers are welcome to participate in SHENG 4, the fourth funding opportunity for joint Polish and Chinese research teams launched by the National Science Centre (the NCN) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (the NSFC).
SHENG 4 aims… czytaj dalej Researchers are welcome to participate in SHENG 4, the fourth funding opportunity for joint Polish and Chinese research teams launched by the National Science Centre (the NCN) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (the NSFC).
The terms of publication of research findings, as laid down in the letter by the NCN Director of 11 October 2023, will be extended for an unlimited term. They… czytaj dalej The terms of publication of research findings, as laid down in the letter by the NCN Director of 11 October 2023, will be extended for an unlimited term. They will apply to principal investigators of research and research activities, regardless of the final report submission dates. The relaxed terms of Open Access Policy will be in force until further notice.
45 ERC grant holders have written a letter to the Polish Prime Minister and the Minister of Science to request an increase in our agency’s budget. A petition was also created; it can be signed by anyone who cares about the advancement of research in… czytaj dalej 45 ERC grant holders have written a letter to the Polish Prime Minister and the Minister of Science to request an increase in our agency’s budget. A petition was also created; it can be signed by anyone who cares about the advancement of research in Poland.
During a special session on 28 September, the Council of Ministers approved a draft 2025 budget bill, which awards the NCN 50 million zlotys more than the original proposal.
On 28 September, the Council of Ministers adopted a new draft 2025 budget bill… czytaj dalej During a special session on 28 September, the Council of Ministers approved a draft 2025 budget bill, which awards the NCN 50 million zlotys more than the original proposal.
“Poland has what it takes to become a future leader in technology and innovation, but it must invest in research”, said Prof. Maria Leptin, President of the ERC, at a conference with NCN representatives, which took place in Warsaw on 24 September.… czytaj dalej “Poland has what it takes to become a future leader in technology and innovation, but it must invest in research”, said Prof. Maria Leptin, President of the ERC, at a conference with NCN representatives, which took place in Warsaw on 24 September.
Prof. Mariola Łaguna from the Catholic University of Lublin, NCN Council member received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Polish Social Psychological Society (PSPS).
Prof. Łaguna works at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the John Paul II Catholic… czytaj dalej Prof. Mariola Łaguna from the Catholic University of Lublin, NCN Council member received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Polish Social Psychological Society (PSPS).
The NCN Council has modified the NCN panel list to better reflect the one in place at the European Research Council (ERC). The new classification will apply to most NCN calls starting in December.
The NCN Council has spent a long time discussing possible… czytaj dalej The NCN Council has modified the NCN panel list to better reflect the one in place at the European Research Council (ERC). The new classification will apply to most NCN calls starting in December.
A short reminder of how to prepare proposals in the Weave-UNISONO call for the Polish research teams.
1. Under the Weave-UNISONO call, if a joint proposal is submitted to the SNSF as the lead agency by 1 October 2024, an NCN proposal must be submitted… czytaj dalej A short reminder of how to prepare proposals in the Weave-UNISONO call for the Polish research teams.
Proposals are now being accepted under OPUS 28+LAP/Weave and SONATA 20. The total budget of the two calls is PLN 600 million and the deadline for submission is 16 December.
OPUS is the largest grant programme at the National Science Centre that allows… czytaj dalej Proposals are now being accepted under OPUS 28+LAP/Weave and SONATA 20. The total budget of the two calls is PLN 600 million and the deadline for submission is 16 December.
The National Science Centre (NCN), in collaboration with the European Biodiversity Partnership (Biodiversa+), has launched a new call for international research projects on biodiversity and transformative change (… czytaj dalej The National Science Centre (NCN), in collaboration with the European Biodiversity Partnership (Biodiversa+), has launched a new call for international research projects on biodiversity and transformative change (BiodivTransform and Transformative Change).
“The draft (state) budget is clearly inconsistent with public statements that the NCN funding must be increased,” the NCN Council noted in its Resolution of 5 September. The Council members emphasize that consistent increase in NCN funding is… czytaj dalej “The draft (state) budget is clearly inconsistent with public statements that the NCN funding must be increased,” the NCN Council noted in its Resolution of 5 September. The Council members emphasize that consistent increase in NCN funding is indispensable to ensure stable development of research in Poland.
Please note that our webinars on Open Access Policy and Data Management Plans will be held on different dates:
Webinar of 17 September 2024 will be held on 3 October 2024 and
Webinar of 18 September 2024 will be held on 4 October 2024.
The webinars… czytaj dalej Change of dates of webinars initially planned for 17 and 18 September 2024. More information below.