The National Science Centre can use the Treasury bonds released by the PM. The interpretation provided by the Ministry of Finance and clarification of legal doubts will allow the funds to be gradually released starting in 2026.
In November 2024, the Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Treasury bonds would be issued to the National Science Centre. The Prime Minister’s intention was to allocate the proceeds from the bonds primarily for research projects carried out by early-career researchers.
On 17 December 2024, the National Science Centre received assets with a nominal value of PLN 500 million, with maturities between 2027 and 2034. However, new doubts have arisen as to whether the funds can be allocated for research without an amendment to the NCN Act. Further legal and financial analyses were required. On 20 August 2025, after received the opinion from the Ministry of Finance, it was decided that the bonds can be incorporated into the NCN’s financial planning for the coming years.
“The scientific community has high and well-justified expectations as regarding additional funding. Therefore, we are pleased the issue will soon be resolved. PLN 500 million is an investment in early-career researchers and basic research that paves the way for progress – the future of Polish science and country’s growth,” says Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak, NCN Director.
The support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Ministry of Finance and representatives of the academic community was key to resolving the issue.
We are currently working on how to allocate proceeds from the bonds to finance research projects. Further details will be communicated in upcoming updates.