Conference "Horizons of Science: MSCA grants and other national and international support programs for young researchers"

The Western Poland MSCA4WP Contact Point and NAWA-EURAXESS Wielkopolska invite you to participate in the conference "Horizons of Science: MSCA grants and other national and international support programs for young researchers", which will be held on May 13, 2026 in the auditorium of the Poznań University of Economics.

The event is aimed at  PhD students, young scientists, and anyone interested in developing a research career and obtaining funding for scientific research. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about national and international programs supporting mobility, scientific development, and research project funding.

The conference program included presentations on:

• EURAXESS initiative,
• Fulbright Poland scholarships ,
• the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions program (Horizon Europe) ,
• DAAD grants for doctoral students and young scientists,
• the Foundation for Polish Science offer,
• possibilities of financing research by  the National Science Centre ,
• NAWA programs for young scientists.

An important part of the event will be a panel with grant winners who will share their experiences in applying for funding and implementing scientific projects.

Date: May 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Poznań University of Economics, al. Niepodległości 10, lecture hall, 2nd floor

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9:00 – 9:30 | Registration

09:30 – 09:50 | Welcome

09:50 – 10:30 | EURAXESS system in Poland and Wielkopolska region– opportunities for doctoral students and researchers
Dr Agata Maćków-Wojciechowska, Head of International Cooperation Department, Poznań University of Economics

10:30 – 11:10 | Knowledge in motion – discover Fulbright Poland scholarships
Dr. Julia Stachura, Faculty of Art Sciences, Adam Mickiewicz University

11.10 – 11.40 | Opportunities for developing a research career through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions program (Horizon Europe)
Dr Aleksandra Górecka, Filip Boratyn, National Contact Point for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange

11.40 – 12.20 | DAAD grants for PhD students and young scientists – financing research and scientific trips to Germany
Paulina Szmurło, Coordinator of Scholarship Programs and Marketing, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) – Representative Office in Warsaw

12:20 – 12:40 | COFFEE BREAK (20 minutes)

12:40 – 13:20 | START FNP – 30 years of experience in supporting the best
Dr Aleksandra Czerniawska, Program Coordinator, Foundation for Polish Science

13:20 – 14:00 | How to obtain funding for scientific research – the offer of the National Science Centre
Dr Katarzyna Bester-Ostrowska, Discipline Coordinator in the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts, National Science Centre

14:00 – 14:40 | Panel discussion with grant winners (FNP, NAWA, DAAD, Fulbright, MSCA, NCN)
prof. UEP dr hab. Beata Woźniak-Jęchorek, prof. UEP dr hab. Agnieszka Poczta-Wajda, dr Łukasz Kryszak, Maria Kubala

14:40 – 15:20 | NAWA for young scientists
Agnieszka Kawka, Chief Specialist, Office of Programmes for Scientists, National Agency for Academic Exchange

15:20 – 15:30 | Ending