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  • Krzysztof Jóźwiak appointed new Director of the National Science Centre

    Tue, 10/31/2023 - 13:30

    On 31 October, Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak was appointed as the new Director of the National Science Centre. Prof. Jóźwiak is a former NCN Council member who knows the National Science Centre very well. Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak is a professor of… czytaj dalej
    On 31 October, Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak was appointed as the new Director of the National Science Centre. Prof. Jóźwiak is a former NCN Council member who knows the National Science Centre very well.
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    Podcast 9. Science After the Election

    Mon, 10/30/2023 - 14:00

    Episode 9 of our podcast features a conversation between our host Anna Korzekwa-Józefowicz and Prof. Zbigniew Błocki in which he talks about NCN’s recent situation and condition of Polish science and research institutions after the election. Anna… czytaj dalej
    Episode 9 of our podcast features a conversation between our host Anna Korzekwa-Józefowicz and Prof. Zbigniew Błocki in which he talks about NCN’s recent situation and condition of Polish science and research institutions after the election.

  • Webinar: Relaxing NCN’s Open Access Policy

    Mon, 10/23/2023 - 13:00

    Join our webinar during which we will talk about temporary relaxation of NCN’s Open Access Policy and answer questions and queries of researchers and administrative staff. The meeting will be held on 30 October 2023, between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., in… czytaj dalej
    Join our webinar during which we will talk about temporary relaxation of NCN’s Open Access Policy.
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    A lot of room for change

    Fri, 10/20/2023 - 11:00

    The academic community speaks up: “I am assuming that the new government will radically rewrite the budget for next year. I can’t even imagine it won’t start by increasing the NCN subsidy”, says Prof. Zbigniew Błocki in an interview for “Gazeta Wyborcza… czytaj dalej
    The academic community speaks up: “I am assuming that the new government will radically rewrite the budget for next year. I can’t even imagine it won’t start by increasing the NCN subsidy”, says Prof. Zbigniew Błocki in an interview for “Gazeta Wyborcza”.

  • Clinical medicine research to be funded in partnership with NAWA

    Fri, 10/20/2023 - 10:00

    A research component proposed by Prof. Ronald Borr from the Netherlands was recommended for funding by the NCN in cooperation with the National Agency for Academic Exchange under the “NAWA Chair” programme. Professor Borr will join the staff of the… czytaj dalej
    A research component proposed by Prof. Ronald Borr from the Netherlands was recommended for funding by the NCN in cooperation with the National Agency for Academic Exchange under the “NAWA Chair” programme.
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    Podcast 8. Top Early-Stage Researchers

    Thu, 10/19/2023 - 15:00

    On 11 October, the 2023 NCN Awards were handed out. In this episode of our podcast, we will talk about this most prestigious distinction for early-stage researchers working in Poland and research conducted by this year’s winners. 2023 NCN Award winners… czytaj dalej
    On 11 October, the 2023 NCN Awards were handed out. In this episode of our podcast, we will talk about this most prestigious distinction for early-stage researchers working in Poland and research conducted by this year’s winners.
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    CHIST-ERA call results

    Thu, 10/19/2023 - 11:10

    CHIST-ERA Call 2022 winners include three international research proposals submitted in cooperation with Polish researchers. Polish teams will get a total of more than 4 million zlotys in funding to pursue projects in the field of communication and… czytaj dalej
    CHIST-ERA Call 2022 winners include three international research proposals submitted in cooperation with Polish researchers. Polish teams will get a total of more than 4 million zlotys in funding to pursue projects in the field of communication and information technologies.
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    EOSC Festival – the National Tripartite Event Poland 2023

    Mon, 10/16/2023 - 15:01

    Please join us at the EOSC Festival – the National Tripartite Event Poland during which we will discuss, inter alia, the Widening Countries’ perspective of the future of EOSC.  The event will be held on 6 and 7 November 2023 at the Headquarters of the… czytaj dalej
    Join us at the EOSC Festival – the National Tripartite Event Poland on 6 and 7 November during which we will discuss, inter alia, the Widening Countries’ perspective of the future of EOSC.

  • OA policy relaxation at the National Science Centre

    Mon, 10/16/2023 - 13:30

    In response to the requests of the academic community and recent changes in publisher policy, the NCN has decided to temporarily relax the provisions of the “Policy of the National Science Centre on open access to publications” until 31 December 2025.… czytaj dalej
    In response to the requests of the academic community and recent changes in publisher policy, the NCN has decided to temporarily relax the provisions of the “Policy of the National Science Centre on open access to publications” until 31 December 2025.
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    OPUS 25 and PRELUDIUM 22 success rate predictions

    Fri, 10/13/2023 - 12:48

    The numerical success rate for the NCN calls in which results are to be announced in early December will be a single digit. “This is a great blow to Polish research, but we need to be clear about why this is happening. The budget situation at the NCN… czytaj dalej
    The numerical success rate for the NCN calls in which results are to be announced in early December will be a single digit. “This is a great blow to Polish research, but we need to be clear about why this is happening. The budget situation at the NCN right now is tragic”, says Prof. Zbigniew Błocki, the NCN Director.

  • Letter from Ministry of Education and Sciences Scholarship Recipients

    Fri, 10/13/2023 - 12:02

    “Polish researchers need a strong and independent research-funding institution in Poland. Independent operation of the National Science Centre and increased research funding are indispensable for successful development of Polish science”, say the… czytaj dalej
    “Polish researchers need a strong and independent research-funding institution in Poland. Independent operation of the National Science Centre and increased research funding are indispensable for successful development of Polish science”, say the Ministry of Education and Science scholarship recipients.

  • Polityka Award Winners Support the National Science Centre

    Thu, 10/12/2023 - 08:18

    “The development of Polish science relies on the National Science Centre thanks to which researchers at all career stages can conduct high quality research that contributes to the development of Polish science and enhances Poland’s position in the world… czytaj dalej
    “The development of Polish science relies on the National Science Centre thanks to which researchers at all career stages can conduct high quality research that contributes to the development of Polish science and enhances Poland’s position in the world,” the Polityka award winners and scholarship grantees write in their open letter.