Awards for Polish research talent
The Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) has announced the 100 winners of its prestigious Start 2025 scholarships, awarded to the country’s most promising researchers under the age of 30.
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The recipients will receive a total of over PLN 3 million (EUR 700,000, EUR 780,000) in funding.
This is the 33rd edition of the Start programme, Poland’s oldest scholarship scheme for young scientists.
Each awardee will receive a one-year scholarship worth PLN 30,000. The selection process involved a multi-stage review of the candidates’ scientific achievements to date.
This year, the FNP received 725 applications. Of the 100 scholars chosen—67 men and 33 women—32 already held a PhD at the time of applying.
The majority of recipients represent the fields of biology, medicine and earth sciences, with 30 scholarships awarded in those areas.
A further 23 scholars were recognised in chemistry and materials science; 18 in the humanities and social sciences; 17 in engineering and technology; and 12 in physics and mathematics.
Most laureates are affiliated with the University of Warsaw, which is represented by 15 scholars. Fourteen come from Jagiellonian University in the southern city of Kraków, and 13 are affiliated with research institutes run by the Polish Academy of Sciences.
„Supporting young scientists is an investment in the future of research and innovation,” said Prof. Maciej Żylicz, head of the Foundation for Polish Science.
„This year’s Start laureates prove that Poland’s scientific talent and creativity are world-class. We are proud to accompany them on their path and believe their work will have real impact across many fields.”
The Start 2025 scholarships are financed by the foundation’s budget, by private and institutional donors—including broadcaster TVN and PKO Bank Polski—and by contributions from taxpayers.
The next round of applications will open in autumn. A full list of 2025 laureates is available on the FNP website.
Since 1993, the foundation has awarded over 4,200 scholarships to more than 3,600 individuals, with a total funding value of nearly PLN 100 million.
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Source: naukawpolsce.pl
