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  • 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.
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    Top early-stage researchers 2023

    Wed, 10/11/2023 - 20:00

    Katharina Boguslawski, Karolina Ćwiek-Rogalska and Łukasz Opaliński are the three winners of the NCN Award, the highest distinction for early-stage researchers working in Poland. In 2023, the award will travel to Toruń, Warsaw, and Wrocław. The ceremony… czytaj dalej
    Katharina Boguslawski, Karolina Ćwiek-Rogalska and Łukasz Opaliński are the three winners of the NCN Award, the highest distinction for early-stage researchers working in Poland. In 2023, the award will travel to Toruń, Warsaw, and Wrocław. The ceremony took place on 11 October at the Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art in the Sukiennice.
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    Research data management courses for researchers and data stewards

    Tue, 10/10/2023 - 11:57

    The Navoica platform has launched open online courses (MOOCs) in research data management, commissioned by the National Science Centre and targeted at researchers who work with research data, as well as data stewards who support them. Visit the platform… czytaj dalej
    The Navoica platform has launched open online courses in research data management, targeted at researchers and data stewards.
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    Weave-UNISONO funding for Polish-Slovenian research project

    Tue, 10/10/2023 - 11:47

    A research team from Poland in tandem with Slovenian partners will perform international research on luminescent materials under the Weave Programme. The budget of the Polish part of the project is over PLN 1.5 mln. A team headed by Dr Karolina… czytaj dalej
    A research team from Poland in tandem with Slovenian partners will perform international research on luminescent materials. The budget of the Polish part of the project is over PLN 1.5 mln.

  • Fifth ranking list for research components under NAWA Polish Returns

    Tue, 10/10/2023 - 11:28

    Two research components of Dr Olga Lenczewska and Dr Mariusz Kornatowski will be funded thanks to collaboration between the National Science Centre and the National Agency of Academic Exchange under the NAWA Polish Returns Programme. Dr Olga Lenczewska… czytaj dalej
    Two research components will be developed in Warsaw-based institutions thanks to collaboration between the National Science Centre and the National Agency for Academic Exchange under the NAWA Polish Returns Programme.
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    Science Europe supports the NCN

    Mon, 10/09/2023 - 12:11

    “Science Europe wishes to express its protest against any politicisation of research funding and reiterate its unwavering support for the NCN”, reads a statement issued by the association of 41 institutions from 30 countries.… czytaj dalej
    “Science Europe wishes to express its protest against any politicisation of research funding and reiterate its unwavering support for the NCN”, reads a statement of the association of 41 institutions from 30 countries, issued in response to the upcoming changes in the status of the NCN announced by the Ministry of Education and Science.
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    2023 NCN Award Ceremony

    Wed, 10/04/2023 - 15:00

    The winners of 2023 NCN Award will be announced on Wednesday, 11 October. This most prestigious distinction for early-stage researchers working in Poland will be awarded for the eleventh time. The ceremony will be streamed online. The NCN Award is given… czytaj dalej
    The winners of 2023 NCN Award will be announced on Wednesday, 11 October. This most prestigious distinction for early-stage researchers will be awarded for the eleventh time. The ceremony will be streamed online.
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    Additional projects to be funded under POLONEZ BIS 1 and POLONEZ BIS 3

    Tue, 10/03/2023 - 15:41

    Since one of the winners of POLONEZ BIS 1 and three winners of POLONEZ BIS 3 decided not to pursue their projects in the end, we will be able to fund projects currently on the waiting list. A positive funding decision has just been issued for two more… czytaj dalej
    Since one of the winners of POLONEZ BIS 1 and three winners of POLONEZ BIS 3 decided not to pursue their projects in the end, we will be able to fund projects currently on the waiting list. A positive funding decision has just been issued for two more projects in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and one each in Physical Sciences and Engineering, and Life Sciences.

  • Waiting for appointment

    Mon, 10/02/2023 - 08:55

    “I was and I am still ready to step up as NCN Director”, says Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak from the Medical University of Lublin, who has been waiting for his appointment since February, in an interview published by “Forum Akademickie” on 2 October. prof.… czytaj dalej
    “I was and I am still ready to step up as NCN Director”, says Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak from the Medical University of Lublin, who has been waiting for his appointment since February, in an interview published by “Forum Akademickie” on 2 October.