The aim of the Polish Returns NAWA Programme is to allow prominent Polish scientists to return to their
country and take up employment at Polish higher education institutions,
scientific units or research institutes. The Programme will create
optimal conditions for returning scientists to conduct world-class
scientific research or developmental work in Poland. Polish higher
education institutions, scientific units and research institutes will
acquire specialists with international experience and knowledge in the
field of the newest research trends in their scientific discipline.
DEADLINE: 29th July 2021
The Programme includes 2 tracks, depending on the stage of the returning scientist’s academic career:
- Junior scientist
- Experienced scientist.
What is funded
The following shall be financed under the Programme:
- remuneration for the returning scientist
- remuneration for the inviting person
- remuneration for the project group
- adaptation of the workplace
- relocation of the returning scientist
- research component financed by the National Science Centre in Poland.
Under the Junior scientist track the projects may last from 24 to 36
months, with NAWA financing up to the amount of PLN 1,193,200. In the
Experienced scientist track, projects from 36 to 48 months are possible
with NAWA financing up to PLN 2,447,600. Additionally, in the case of
basic research, one can apply for the NCN research component –
a starting grant of up to PLN 200,000.
Duration
The Junior scientist track the projects may last from 24 to 36 months.
The Experienced scientist track projects maj last from 36 to 48 months.
Eligibility
The returning scientist may be a person who:
- is a Polish citizen
- holds a doctoral degree (for Junior scientist – obtained not earlier than 7 years before submitting the application)
- has worked abroad as a scientist for the required period specified
in the call text, and at that time has not lived nor worked in Poland
- can demonstrate scientific achievements that are internationally
recognized, and stand out in the context of a given discipline and
career stage
- managed the implementation of at least one research project selected
in a national or international competition (for Experienced scientist).
For more information about the Polish Returns NAWA programme please contact:
Katarzyna Pietruszyńska, Department of Programmes for Scientists NAWA
katarzyna.pietruszynska@nawa.gov.pl
+ 48 22 390-35-56
The call for proposals shall be conducted from 14 May 2021
till 29July 2021, 3:00:00 pm (local time for Warsaw) in the Agency's ICT
system