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  • Łucja Kowalewska, photo by Łukasz Bera

    Online Lecture by 2025 NCN Award Winner

    Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:20

    Together with the Copernicus Centre, we are pleased to invite you to an online lecture by Łucja Kowalewska (Membrane Labyrinths in the Nanoworld of Cells: From Geometry to Biological Functions) on 10 December, 6pm, as part of the “Science at the Centre”… czytaj dalej
    Together with the Copernicus Centre, we are pleased to invite you to an online lecture by Łucja Kowalewska (Membrane Labyrinths in the Nanoworld of Cells: From Geometry to Biological Functions) on 10 December, 6pm.

  • SONATA BIS 15 and MAESTRO 17 interview dates

    Thu, 12/04/2025 - 08:00

    Dates have been released for interviews in the calls launched on 16 June 2025. The results of the first stage of merit-based evaluation under MAESTRO 17 and SONATA BIS 15 will be published in the second half of December. MAESTRO 17 NZ – Life Sciences:… czytaj dalej
    Dates have been released for interviews in the calls launched on 16 June 2025. The results of the first stage of merit-based evaluation under MAESTRO 17 and SONATA BIS 15 will be published in the second half of December.
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    Results of OPUS 29 and PRELUDIUM 24

    Fri, 11/28/2025 - 12:00

    713 OPUS and PRELUDIUM grants from the National Science Centre will be received by researchers to carry out basic research at Polish research institutions. The total budget of the projects recommended for funding amounts to nearly PLN 700 million. The… czytaj dalej
    713 OPUS and PRELUDIUM grants from the National Science Centre will be received by researchers to carry out basic research at Polish research institutions. The total budget of the projects recommended for funding amounts to nearly PLN 700 million.
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    Polish-Chinese Projects Awarded under SHENG 4

    Thu, 11/27/2025 - 12:27

    Under international SHENG 4 call for Polish and Chinese research projects, funding will be awarded to 21 projects with a value of over PLN 38 million. Under SHENG 4 that has just been concluded, researchers could submit proposals to selected… czytaj dalej
    Under international SHENG 4 call for Polish and Chinese research projects, funding will be awarded to 21 projects with a value of over PLN 38 million.
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    Key Foundation of Security

    Tue, 11/25/2025 - 13:30

    In the latest episode of our NCN podcast “Science in a Frontline Country”, hosted by Anna Korzekwa-Józefowicz, Prof. Justyna Chodkowska-Miszczuk, NCN Council… czytaj dalej
    Thanks to basic research we can understand complex processes, anticipate threats, and develop the technologies needed to ensure military, social and environmental security. Today, we will discuss the topics outlined above with our guests: Justyna Chodkowska-Miszczuk and Michał Parniak.
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    Online Lectures by 2025 NCN Award Winners

    Tue, 11/25/2025 - 10:30

    Maciej Stolarski, Łucja Kowalewska and Bartosz Szyszko will deliver open lectures organised by the Copernicus Centre on 26 November, 10 December and 17 December 2025. Lectures will be available on the YouTube channel of the Copernicus Centre and on the ‘… czytaj dalej
    Maciej Stolarski, Łucja Kowalewska and Bartosz Szyszko will deliver open lectures organised by the Copernicus Centre on 26 November, 10 December and 17 December 2025. Lectures will be streamed online on the YouTube channel of the Copernicus Centre.
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    English-Language Online Course on Research Data Management

    Fri, 11/21/2025 - 13:00

    How to store research data? Who can have access to research data? What are the best research data management practices? Researchers ask these, and many more, questions every day. Answers are provided during a free online MOOC course developed by the NCN… czytaj dalej
    How to store research data? Who can have access to research data? What are the best research data management practices? Researchers ask these, and many more, questions every day. Answers are provided during a free online MOOC course developed by the NCN Open Science Team, which is now available on the Navoica platform.
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    NCN Director in Governing Board of Science Europe

    Thu, 11/20/2025 - 10:00

    Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak, Director of the National Science Centre, has been elected to the Science Europe 2025–2027 Governing Board, which plays a key role in shaping strategic direction of Science Europe, an organisation connecting major European research… czytaj dalej
    Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak, Director of the National Science Centre, has been elected to the Science Europe 2025–2027 Governing Board, which plays a key role in shaping strategic direction of Science Europe, an organisation connecting major European research funding agencies and research institutions.

  • Results of International JPND Call 2025

    Thu, 11/20/2025 - 09:00

    We now know the winners of JPND Call 2025. Researchers from Wrocław and Warsaw will develop systemic solutions aimed to improve the quality of life for people with neurodegenerative diseases. Two Polish research teams were awarded funding for projects… czytaj dalej
    We now know the winners of JPND Call 2025. Researchers from Wrocław and Warsaw will develop systemic solutions aimed to improve the quality of life for people with neurodegenerative diseases.

  • LEAP-SE Cofund Call 2026: New Call on Energy Transition

    Wed, 11/19/2025 - 14:30

    The National Science Centre (NCN), in cooperation with the LEAP-SE (Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy) Network, is launching the LEAP-SE Cofund Call 2026 for international research projects in the area of… czytaj dalej
    The National Science Centre (NCN), in cooperation with the LEAP-SE (Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy) Network, is launching the LEAP-SE Cofund Call 2026 for international research projects in the area of energy transition and renewable energy.
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    Research into QD potential and legal exchange in Central and Eastern Europe

    Tue, 11/18/2025 - 16:09

    Over PLN 1.1 million for research conducted by Polish research teams with foreign partners. Two trilateral projects with Weave-UNISONO grants. Dr hab. Anna Moszyńska from the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń will analyse and evaluate the legal… czytaj dalej
    Over PLN 1.1 million for research conducted by Polish research teams with foreign partners. Two trilateral projects with Weave-UNISONO grants.
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    Nothing Works Without Fundamental Research

    Fri, 11/14/2025 - 12:00

    “I noticed that problems with products often arise from neglecting basic research. It is basic research that is essential for addressing applied or industrial challenges. Without solid foundations, nothing works," says Prof. Urszula Stachewicz, whom we… czytaj dalej
    “I noticed that problems with products often arise from neglecting basic research. It is basic research that is essential for addressing applied or industrial challenges. Without solid foundations, nothing works," says Prof. Urszula Stachewicz, whom we interview as part of the #NCNinterview series.