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    POLITYKA Science Award Winners Pleading in Favour of NCN

    Fri, 10/04/2024 - 14:00

    The POLITYKA Science Awards winners have called for an increase in the NCN 2025 budget by 300 000 000 zlotys and subsequent increase in its funding. ERC grant winners have earlier voiced their opinions, and a petition has been created to this end.  “NCN… czytaj dalej
    The POLITYKA Science Awards winners have called for an increase in the NCN 2025 budget by 300 000 000 zlotys and subsequent increase in its funding. ERC grant winners have earlier voiced their opinions, and a petition has been created to this end.

  • SHENG: Pre-announcement of the fourth funding opportunity for Polish and Chinese research projects

    Wed, 10/02/2024 - 10:30

    Researchers are welcome to participate in SHENG 4, the fourth funding opportunity for joint Polish and Chinese research teams launched by the National Science Centre (the NCN) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (the NSFC). SHENG 4 aims… czytaj dalej
    Researchers are welcome to participate in SHENG 4, the fourth funding opportunity for joint Polish and Chinese research teams launched by the National Science Centre (the NCN) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (the NSFC).

  • Extension of the relaxed terms of NCN’s Open Access Policy

    Tue, 10/01/2024 - 14:00

    The terms of publication of research findings, as laid down in the letter by the NCN Director of 11 October 2023, will be extended for an unlimited term. They… czytaj dalej
    The terms of publication of research findings, as laid down in the letter by the NCN Director of 11 October 2023, will be extended for an unlimited term. They will apply to principal investigators of research and research activities, regardless of the final report submission dates. The relaxed terms of Open Access Policy will be in force until further notice.
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    ERC winners for NCN budget increase

    Mon, 09/30/2024 - 12:30

    45 ERC grant holders have written a letter to the Polish Prime Minister and the Minister of Science to request an increase in our agency’s budget. A petition was also created; it can be signed by anyone who cares about the advancement of research in… czytaj dalej
    45 ERC grant holders have written a letter to the Polish Prime Minister and the Minister of Science to request an increase in our agency’s budget. A petition was also created; it can be signed by anyone who cares about the advancement of research in Poland.

  • NCN gets an extra PLN 50 million zlotys in new draft budget bill

    Mon, 09/30/2024 - 10:30

    During a special session on 28 September, the Council of Ministers approved a draft 2025 budget bill, which awards the NCN 50 million zlotys more than the original proposal. On 28 September, the Council of Ministers adopted a new draft 2025 budget bill… czytaj dalej
    During a special session on 28 September, the Council of Ministers approved a draft 2025 budget bill, which awards the NCN 50 million zlotys more than the original proposal.
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    Revolutionary ideas require investments

    Wed, 09/25/2024 - 11:00

    “Poland has what it takes to become a future leader in technology and innovation, but it must invest in research”, said Prof. Maria Leptin, President of the ERC, at a conference with NCN representatives, which took place in Warsaw on 24 September.… czytaj dalej
    “Poland has what it takes to become a future leader in technology and innovation, but it must invest in research”, said Prof. Maria Leptin, President of the ERC, at a conference with NCN representatives, which took place in Warsaw on 24 September.

  • PSPS Award for NCN Council Member

    Wed, 09/25/2024 - 10:00

    Prof. Mariola Łaguna from the Catholic University of Lublin, NCN Council member received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Polish Social Psychological Society (PSPS). Prof. Łaguna works at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the John Paul II Catholic… czytaj dalej
    Prof. Mariola Łaguna from the Catholic University of Lublin, NCN Council member received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Polish Social Psychological Society (PSPS).
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    New NCN panel list published

    Wed, 09/18/2024 - 13:00

    The NCN Council has modified the NCN panel list to better reflect the one in place at the European Research Council (ERC). The new classification will apply to most NCN calls starting in December. The NCN Council has spent a long time discussing possible… czytaj dalej
    The NCN Council has modified the NCN panel list to better reflect the one in place at the European Research Council (ERC). The new classification will apply to most NCN calls starting in December.

  • Weave-UNISONO call: important notice for Polish research teams

    Tue, 09/17/2024 - 14:00

    A short reminder of how to prepare proposals in the Weave-UNISONO call for the Polish research teams.  1. Under the Weave-UNISONO call, if a joint proposal is submitted to the SNSF as the lead agency by 1 October 2024, an NCN proposal must be submitted… czytaj dalej
    A short reminder of how to prepare proposals in the Weave-UNISONO call for the Polish research teams.
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    September NCN call announcements

    Mon, 09/16/2024 - 13:00

    Proposals are now being accepted under OPUS 28+LAP/Weave and SONATA 20. The total budget of the two calls is PLN 600 million and the deadline for submission is 16 December. OPUS is the largest grant programme at the National Science Centre that allows… czytaj dalej
    Proposals are now being accepted under OPUS 28+LAP/Weave and SONATA 20. The total budget of the two calls is PLN 600 million and the deadline for submission is 16 December.
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    Launch of new biodiversity call: BiodivTransform

    Wed, 09/11/2024 - 12:30

    The National Science Centre (NCN), in collaboration with the European Biodiversity Partnership (Biodiversa+), has launched a new call for international research projects on biodiversity and transformative change (… czytaj dalej
    The National Science Centre (NCN), in collaboration with the European Biodiversity Partnership (Biodiversa+), has launched a new call for international research projects on biodiversity and transformative change (BiodivTransform and Transformative Change).
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    NCN Council on draft Budget Act 2025

    Fri, 09/06/2024 - 13:00

    “The draft (state) budget is clearly inconsistent with public statements that the NCN funding must be increased,” the NCN Council noted in its Resolution of 5 September. The Council members emphasize that consistent increase in NCN funding is… czytaj dalej
    “The draft (state) budget is clearly inconsistent with public statements that the NCN funding must be increased,” the NCN Council noted in its Resolution of 5 September. The Council members emphasize that consistent increase in NCN funding is indispensable to ensure stable development of research in Poland.