Young scientists from Poland achieve global success

A hundred young scientists from Poland, under the age of 30, who have already made an impressive scientific contribution despite their young age, have been recognized in this year's edition of the START program competition organized by the Foundation for Polish Science for over 30 years. Nearly half of the awardees are women, and 44 percent of the laureates already hold a doctoral degree, with the largest number of scholarship recipients representing technical sciences. This year, the scientific achievements of seven individuals, mainly women, were also particularly distinguished by the reviewers assessing the applications. A total of over PLN 3 million has been awarded to the laureates, which will support them in furthering their scientific careers.

"The START program was launched shortly after Poland gained full independence in 1989. The most significant change that has occurred in Polish science since then is the introduction of a grant system, and today young scientists can apply for grants independently of their principals. They have freedom in this regard, and I believe this is the greatest achievement of these 30 years," Professor Maciej Żylicz, President of the Foundation for Polish Science, said.

(Newseria)