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An open nationwide IRAP competition to launch shortly

28.03.2018

"During the first week of April, the Foundation for Polish Science will publish the competition documentation in the last open nationwide International Research Agendas (IRA) competition. The submission of applications will begin on 23 April 2018 and the deadline for submitting the first part of...

Results of the fourth FIRST TEAM competition announced

12.03.2018

"The Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) has selected the winners of the fourth FIRST TEAM competition aimed at supporting young PhD holders in setting up their first research teams. Eleven young scientists have been awarded grants totalling PLN 21,6 million. The FIRST TEAM programme supports...

Fourth competition in HOMING and POWROTY/REINTEGRATION programmes decided

06.03.2018

"Fourth competition in HOMING and POWROTY/REINTEGRATION programmes decided The Foundation for Polish Science has concluded the fourth competition in the HOMING and POWROTY/REINTEGRATION programmes. Funding totalling PLN 11.2 million will go to 15 young researchers pursuing R&D projects in...

Humanities and social sciences included in Poland?s National Smart Specializations

06.02.2018

"The Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Technology has confirmed that topics explored in the humanities and social sciences are also included in Poland?s National Smart Specializations. The National Smart Specializations (KIS) define the thematic scope of projects eligible for funding by the...

Results of competition in Core Facility programmes

22.01.2018

"The Foundation for Polish Science has decided the competitions in the programmes TEAM-TECH Core Facility (no. 4/2017) and TEAM-TECH Core Facility PLUS (no. 2/2017). Three projects will receive combined funding of almost PLN 8.5 million. The aim of the Core Facility programmes is to stimulate...

Three international research centres to be established in Warsaw and Gdańsk

10.01.2018

"Research on cancer and new quantum technologies are the challenges to be taken up by three international research centres established in Poland with a total of PLN 109 million in funding awarded by the Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) under the International Research Agendas programme (IRAP),...

Fifth competition launched in FIRST TEAM, HOMING and POWROTY/REINTEGRATION programmes

08.01.2018

"From today, 8 January, through 5 March 2018, applications may be filed in the 5th competition in the FIRST TEAM, HOMING and POWROTY/REINTEGRATION programmes. The programmes offer a total of PLN 37 million in funding. The funds, derived from the Smart Growth Operational Programme, may be sought...

A laureate of the WELCOME program published in Nature Materials

27.12.2017

"The article entitled "Safe and recyclable lithium-ion capacitors using sacrificial organic lithium salt" by Prof. François Béguin (FNP WELCOME laureate) and Dr. Pawel Jezowski from Poznan University of Technology, in collaboration with the research group of Prof. Thierry Brousse (Institut des...

Christmas greetings

22.12.2017

"With Christmas greetings and best wishes for the New Year Foundation for Polish Science

Foundation for Polish Science joins Science Europe

21.12.2017

"On 30 November 2017, the Foundation for Polish Science joined Science Europe, a group of European organizations leading or funding scientific research. Science Europe was established in 2011 with the aim of increasing the opportunities for cooperation between national public research...

Winners of TEAM, TEAM-TECH and Core Facility Competitions Announced

21.12.2017

"The Foundation for Polish Science has announced the winners of the competitions under the TEAM (competition 4/2017), TEAM-TECH (competition 4/2017), TEAM-TECH Core Facility (competition 3/2017) and TEAM-TECH Core Facility PLUS (competition 1/2017) programmes. 18 successful projects have gained a...

Third Call of the Poland?U.S. Science (PLUS) Award: two weeks left to submit

12.12.2017

"The Foundation for Polish Science and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world?s largest multidisciplinary scientific society, have launched the third edition of the Poland?U.S. Science (PLUS) Award. The deadline to submit nominations is December 31, 2017. The...

?Manufacture of Scientists? bridges the generation gap and inspires on both sides of the Atlantic

11.12.2017

"Two young female researchers dressed in black 19th century-style gowns are standing in the middle of a classroom packed with a lively flock of seven-year-old scientists all wearing safety glasses and white aprons. Measuring cylinders, plastic bottles, colorful baskets, magnifying glasses, pipes...

The FNP Prize Award Ceremony 2017

06.12.2017

"Today the Foundation for Polish Science Prizes, regarded as Poland?s greatest scientific honours, were awarded for the 26th time. The FNP Prize was given to four distinguished Polish researchers: Prof. Piotr Trzonkowski, Prof. Daniel Gryko, Prof. Andrzej Trautman and Prof. Krzysztof...

Opportunity to make changes in projects implemented under the Smart Growth Operational Programme 2014-2020, Measure 4.4.

17.11.2017

"Please note that from 1 December 2017 heads of projects implemented under the TEAM, TEAM-TECH, TEAM-TECH Core Facility and Core Facility Plus, as well as FIRST TEAM, HOMING, POWROTY/REINTEGRATON programmes may submit applications to make changes in their projects. The changes may include the...

The Astrocent project has been awarded funding within the International Research Agendas Programme

17.11.2017

"Research focused on the detection of gravitational waves and dark matter using advanced technological instruments will be the primary area of activity carried out by Astrocent, an international scientific centre established in Poland within the framework of the International Research Agendas...

TEAM building ? another round of FNP competitions is under way

15.11.2017

"Today, the Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) is opening successive competitions in its TEAM, TEAM-TECH, TEAM-TECH Core Facility and TEAM-TECH Core Facility PLUS programmes. A total of PLN 95 million is being made available in all the competitions. Applications can be submitted until 15 January...

FNP Prize 2017 Recipients Chosen

06.11.2017

"The Foundation for Polish Science has for the 26th time granted its FNP Prizes, considered to be Poland?s most important scientific awards. The winners are four leading Polish researchers: Prof. Piotr Trzonkowski, Prof. Daniel Gryko, Prof. Andrzej Trautman and prof. Krzysztof Pomian. The FNP...

The IRA competition for beneficiaries of the Teaming programme launched

31.10.2017

" Today, 31 October, the Foundation for Polish Science has announced an International Research Agendas (IRA) competition for beneficiaries of the Teaming programme. The deadline for submitting the first and second parts of the application expires on 20 December. Only applicants* who...

Call for applications begins in the International Research Agendas competition 8/2017

23.10.2017

"Today, on 23 October, the Foundation for Polish Science has announced a new competition within the International Research Agendas (IRAP) programme. The deadline for the first part of the IRAP application is 20 December, 2017. Applications in competition 8/2017 (standard module) can be made by...

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