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    Podcast No 4, 2025: Ambassadors for Science

    Wed, 05/28/2025 - 15:06

    Why is seeking grant funding a smart move? What are the barriers facing Polish researchers? What steps should be taken to enhance the position of science in Europe? Prof. Justyna Olko and Prof. Michał Tomza, NCN and ERC grant recipients discuss the role… czytaj dalej
    Why is seeking grant funding a smart move? What are the barriers facing Polish researchers? What steps should be taken to enhance the position of science in Europe? Prof. Justyna Olko and Prof. Michał Tomza, NCN and ERC grant recipients will discuss the role of ambassadors for the ERC.
  • Wojciech Małecki, photo Alina Metelytsia

    A Story that Works

    Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:53

    “Narratives provide us with the tools so sorely lacking in traditional forms of science communication,” says Prof. Wojciech Małecki. The researcher explores how narratives – literary and media – influence our attitudes and behaviour. He talks to Anna… czytaj dalej
    “Narratives provide us with the tools so sorely lacking in traditional forms of science communication,” says Prof. Wojciech Małecki. The researcher explores how narratives – literary and media – influence our attitudes and behaviour. He talks to Anna Korzekwa-Józefowicz about how a good story can attract attention and increase engagement, but also lead to unexpected outcomes.
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    Results of Wutumn Round of NCN Calls

    Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:12

    Over 708 million zlotys was awarded for basic research projects submitted to OPUS 28 and SONATA 20. Funding will go to 441 researchers. OPUS is addressed to a wide range of researchers whose scientific achievements must include at least one research… czytaj dalej
    Over 708 million zlotys was awarded for basic research projects submitted to OPUS 28 and SONATA 20. Funding will go to 441 researchers.
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    First “Small Grants” of the Year Awarded

    Thu, 05/22/2025 - 11:00

    54 researchers will have their research activities funded by the NCN. The first results for proposals submitted to MINIATURA 9 in February have just been published. MINIATURA 9 for research activities was launched in February 2025. 5,000 – 50,000 zlotys… czytaj dalej
    54 researchers will have their research activities funded by the NCN. The first results for proposals submitted to MINIATURA 9 in February have just been published.

  • Another Winner of Weave-UNISONO

    Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:00

    Dr hab. Katarzyna Piwosz from the National Marine Fisheries Research Institute, together with researchers from German and Czechia, will study the aerobic anoxygenic phototrophic (AAP) bacteria community in terms of carbon cycle. She will be awarded nearly… czytaj dalej
    Dr hab. Katarzyna Piwosz from the National Marine Fisheries Research Institute, together with researchers from German and Czechia, will study the aerobic anoxygenic phototrophic (AAP) bacteria community in terms of carbon cycle. She will be awarded nearly 2 million zlotys for her research.
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    NCN at Copernicus Festival 2025

    Thu, 05/15/2025 - 14:00

    The Copernicus Festival will take place on 20-25 May in Krakow. This year’s motto is “Mystery”. The National Science Centre is a partner of the festival and NCN grant winners will be featured in panel discussions and debates.  The Copernicus Festival is… czytaj dalej
    The Copernicus Festival will take place on 20-25 May in Krakow. The National Science Centre is a partner of the festival and NCN grant winners will be featured in panel discussions and debates. 
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    Basic Research in Rzeszów

    Wed, 05/14/2025 - 15:00

    On 12 and 13 May, the academic community from Podkarpacie discussed the trends in science, AI’s impact on research, global approach to research, mobility, and interinstitutional and international collaboration. The NCN Days in Rzeszów are now over.… czytaj dalej
    On 12 and 13 May, the academic community from Podkarpacie discussed the trends in science, AI’s impact on research, global approach to research, mobility, and interinstitutional and international collaboration. The NCN Days in Rzeszów are now over.
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    MAPS Grants Awarded

    Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:00

    MAPS Multilateral Academic Projects is a multilateral funding scheme of the Swiss National Science Federation (SNSF) that promotes multilateral collaborative research projects between researchers in Switzerland and their colleagues in Bulgaria, Croatia,… czytaj dalej
    The Swiss National Science Federation (SNSF) awarded 29 grants for multilateral research projects performed by researchers from Switzerland, in collaboration with research teams from Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Poland and Romania. Polish teams will be involved in 11 projects performed under the Swiss-Polish Cooperation Programme.
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    Grant System and NCN Generation

    Tue, 05/06/2025 - 12:16

    In an interview published by Gazeta Wyborcza on 3 May, Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak, NCN Director talks about the shift in perception of the National Science Centre, need for stable research funding and strength of the grant system community. “This active… czytaj dalej
    On 3 May, Gazeta Wyborcza published an interview with Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak, NCN Director who talked about NCN’s financial situation, plans for the future and role of the “NCN Generation” in the Polish science system.
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    ERC Ambassadors

    Tue, 05/06/2025 - 10:56

    Prof. Justyna Olko, former NCN Council member (2018-2022) and Prof. Michał Tomza, NCN Award winner, are among 32 Ambassadors for the European Research Council (ERC). This joint initiative of the ERC and the Association of ERC Grantees aims to promote… czytaj dalej
    Prof. Justyna Olko and Prof. Michał Tomza among 32 Ambassadors for the European Research Council.
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    Strategic EOSC Meetings in Krakow

    Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:50

    Last March, three strategic events shaping the future of the European Open Science Cloud were held in Krakow. The meeting of the EOSC Steering Board and the EOSC European Tripartite Event (EOSC Tripartite Governance meeting) were held on 24 and 25 May,… czytaj dalej
    Last March, three strategic events shaping the future of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) were held in Krakow: the meeting of the EOSC Steering Board, the EOSC European Tripartite Event and the EOSC National Tripartite Event Poland 2025 (NTE Poland 2025
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    Open registration for “Europe and Mobilities”

    Mon, 04/28/2025 - 15:30

    Registration for the international conference “Europe and Mobilities: Challenges and Opportunities for Socio-Economic Transformations” is now open. The conference will be held at the University of Warsaw, on 4 - 6 June 2025. The conference is supported by… czytaj dalej
    Registration for the international conference “Europe and Mobilities: Challenges and Opportunities for Socio-Economic Transformations” is now open. The conference will be held at the University of Warsaw, on 4 - 6 June 2025, with the support of the National Science Centre.