UWr scientists are among the laureates of the Foundation for Polish Science competition
The Foundation for Polish Science has announced the winners and runners-up of the competition in the START 2023 programme. Among them are two female scientists and one scientist from the University of Wrocław.
Prestigious scholarships will be awarded to Marzena Pander from the Faculty of Chemistry (field: chemistry), dr Natalia Porębska from the Faculty of Biotechnology (field: biotechnology) and Michał Stefańczyk from the Faculty of Historical and Pedagogical Sciences (field: social psychology).
This year, the scholarships were awarded for the 31st time.
The START Programme of the Foundation for Polish Science is the oldest scholarship programme in Poland for the best young scientists representing all fields of science. Its aim is to support outstanding young scientists and encourage their further scientific development. Winners of the START programme in the 2023 edition will receive an annual scholarship of PLN 30,000. They can use it for any purpose.
The START scholarships recognise young scientists who, although just beginning their scientific careers, can already demonstrate significant research achievements. Young researchers up to the age of 30 (or older if they are benefiting from a scholarship) can apply for the scholarship. (or older if they benefit from the statutory extension opportunities). Candidates’ achievements – documented by patents or publications in recognised Polish and foreign scientific periodicals – are assessed by scientists who are authorities in their fields.
Congratulations to the laureates!
Source: Foundation for Polish Science.
