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  • Suspension of the Call for Proposals under IMPRESS-U

    Mon, 06/09/2025 - 11:00

    The National Science Centre was notified by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) that funding to support Ukrainian research teams under IMPRESS-U was unavailable. Therefore, acting pursuant to Point 3 (4) of the NCN Council Resolution on the terms of… czytaj dalej
    The National Science Centre was notified by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) that funding to support Ukrainian research teams under IMPRESS-U was unavailable. Therefore the NCN Director has decided to suspend the IMPRESS-U call for proposals until 30 September 2025.
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    Effective Collaboration with Decision-Makers

    Thu, 06/05/2025 - 11:30

    Report on Use of Social Research in Public Administration  The report “Understanding end-users of social research in Polish public administration” was drafted by Dr. hab. Karol Olejniczak and Dr hab. Dominika Wojtowicz, both engaged in designing… czytaj dalej
    The report “Understanding end-users of social research in Polish public administration” by Dr. hab. Karol Olejniczak and Dr hab. Dominika Wojtowicz was commissioned by the National Science Centre to support researchers seeking to enhance the practical impact of their work.
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    Research on the Effect of Light on Plants

    Wed, 06/04/2025 - 12:00

    Researchers from the University in Toruń in cooperation with researchers from Austria will carry out a research project under Weave-UNISONO. They will analyse the processes triggered by the absorption of light energy by photoreceptors. Dr hab. Krzysztof… czytaj dalej
    Researchers from the University in Toruń in cooperation with researchers from Austria will carry out a research project under Weave-UNISONO. They will analyse the processes triggered by the absorption of light energy by photoreceptors.
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    Your Voice on the Future of Education

    Tue, 06/03/2025 - 12:30

    Contribute to a new survey on the future of education and skills development in the face of green and digital transformation. The future of education is one of the impact areas of the candidate European Partnership on Social Transformations and Resilience… czytaj dalej
    Contribute to a new survey on the future of education and skills development in the face of green and digital transformation. The future of education is one of the impact areas of the candidate European Partnership on Social Transformations and Resilience.
  • Podcast Ambasadorowie Nauki

    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.