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    Keeping light under control

    Thu, 03/20/2025 - 15:00

    Poland is one of the countries with the fastest growing light pollution in Europe. As much as 20 per cent of the country's population lives in areas where the night sky is so bright that human eye remains in daytime vision mode around the clock. This… czytaj dalej
    Poland is one of the countries with the fastest growing light pollution in Europe. We discuss the impact of artificial light on health and the environment with Prof. Karolina Zielińska-Dąbkowska from the Gdańsk University of Technology, who is bringing together two worlds: researchers and lighting design practitioners.
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    Practical Knowledge in Rzeszów

    Wed, 03/19/2025 - 14:00

    You can now register for a series of workshops that will take place during this year’s NCN Days at the University of Rzeszów, on 12 and 13 May. They are addressed to researches and administrative support staff interested in the NCN application procedure,… czytaj dalej
    Workshop registration is now open! Students, researchers and administrative support staff in charge of grants and research data management can now sign in for the workshop that will be held during the NCN Days in Rzeszów on 12-13 May.
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    Spring intake of proposals in NCN calls now open!

    Mon, 03/17/2025 - 12:00

    Researchers at any stage of research career can now submit their basic research proposals to OPUS 29 and PRELUDIUM 24. The total budget of the two calls is 600 million zlotys. OPUS and PRELUDIUM are the flagship calls in the NCN call portfolio. Gr ant… czytaj dalej
    Researchers at any stage of research career can now submit their basic research proposals to OPUS 29 and PRELUDIUM 24. The total budget of the two calls is 600 million zlotys.

  • M.ERA-NET 3 Call 2025 is now open

    Tue, 03/04/2025 - 15:30

    In collaboration with the M-ERA.NET 3 network, we have just launched a call for for international research projects in material science and material engineering as well as low carbon energy technologies, and research related to materials and battery… czytaj dalej
    In collaboration with the M-ERA.NET 3 network, we have just launched a call for for international research projects in material science and material engineering as well as low carbon energy technologies, and research related to materials and battery technologies to support the European Green Deal. 
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    Science is not a business plan

    Tue, 03/04/2025 - 12:00

    “All ambitious scientific work involves risk. Sometimes we spend a year researching a topic, everything seems promising, and then it turns out that nothing comes of it, and we are no wiser than we were at the outset. It doesn’t always work, but the key is… czytaj dalej
    “All ambitious scientific work involves risk. Sometimes we spend a year researching a topic, everything seems promising, and then it turns out that nothing comes of it. Nevertheless, it is crucial to look for new solutions instead of following the well-trodden paths,” says Dr Krzysztof Szade. A biochemist from the Jagiellonian University talks about the scientific challenges and realities of working in Poland.
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    NCN Days in Rzeszów

    Fri, 02/28/2025 - 13:00

    On 12-13 May, the University of Rzeszów will host this year’s NCN Days. The NCN Days are held once per year, always in a different academic town in Poland, owing to which researchers can learn more about the NCN portfolio, evaluation of proposals and… czytaj dalej
    On 12-13 May, the University of Rzeszów will host this year’s NCN Days. The NCN Days are held once per year, always in a different academic town in Poland, owing to which researchers can learn more about the NCN portfolio, evaluation of proposals and project performance.  
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    EOSC NTE Poland 2025 program and speakers

    Fri, 02/28/2025 - 11:00

    What tools and infrastructures are essential to creating an open research environment in Poland? How can Open Science tools enhance scientific collaboration? How can researchers be supported in effectively managing research data? Together with experts… czytaj dalej
    What tools and infrastructures are essential to creating an open research environment in Poland? Together with experts from across Europe, we will explore Poland's role in shaping the European Open Science Cloud during the third edition of the EOSC National Tripartite Event Poland, on 25 March in Krakow, Poland. Join us!

  • Polish researchers among winners of M-ERA.NET Call 2024

    Thu, 02/27/2025 - 16:00

    Fifteen research teams with the participation of Polish researches have been awarded funding for research projects in material science and material engineering under a call launched by the M-ERA.NET network. Grants were available to international… czytaj dalej
    Fifteen research teams with the participation of Polish researches have been awarded funding for research projects in material science and material engineering under a call launched by the M-ERA.NET network.
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    Master grants and grants for formation of new research teams awarded

    Thu, 02/27/2025 - 12:00

    7 grants for well-established and outstanding researches and 63 grants for researchers with a PhD degree conferred within 5 to 12 years prior to the proposal submission year have been awarded under MAESTRO and SONATA BIS. The winning applicants will carry… czytaj dalej
    7 grants for well-established and outstanding researches and 63 grants for researchers with a PhD degree conferred within 5 to 12 years prior to the proposal submission year have been awarded under MAESTRO and SONATA BIS. The winning applicants will carry out basic research projects with a total value of nearly 235.7 million zlotys.

  • Call for Participation: Your voice on the Future of Work

    Wed, 02/26/2025 - 13:00

    Shaping the future of work is one of the four key Partnership Impact Areas which the Social Transformations and Resilience Partnership aims to tackle – how evolving trends will shape employment, skills, and workforce dynamics in the coming years. The… czytaj dalej
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    “The Future of Science is Decided Now,” an interview with the NCN Director

    Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:30

    “We are now at the crossroads. A certain development model of countries such as Poland is coming to an end and new economy engines must be focused on,” says Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak. In an interview published in “Forum Akademicke,” he underlines the… czytaj dalej
    “A certain development model of countries such as Poland is coming to an end and new economy engines must be focused on,” says Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak. In an interview published in “Forum Akademicke,” he underlines the importance of basic research for the development of competitive economy.
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    Podcast 2, 2025: ERC evaluation processes discussed by experts and grant recipients

    Tue, 02/18/2025 - 11:00

    What determines ERC call success? What does the ERC evaluation process entail and how does it differ from our domestic approach? These issues are discussed by our guests today, Prof. Grażyna Jurkowlaniec and Prof. Ewelina Knapska. Our new podcast… czytaj dalej
    What determines ERC call success? What does the ERC evaluation process entail and how does it differ from our domestic approach? These issues are discussed by our guests today, Prof. Grażyna Jurkowlaniec and Prof. Ewelina Knapska.