Are you considering submitting an ERC grant yourself or mentoring young scientists who may apply for one in the future? Or you would simply like to learn more about the possibilities offered by the Excellence in Science Department of the Polish Academy of Sciences?

We are pleased to invite you to a meeting with ERC grant laureates Prof. Marcin Nowotny (IIMCB) and Dr. Krzysztof Szade (UJ).

The meeting What you should know to become or raise an ERC laureate is a joint initiative of the IBB and the Excellence in Science Department PAS.  Join us on March 7, 2024, at the IBB PAS in Warsaw (Pawińskiego 5A).

The meeting is intended for doctoral students, postdocs and group leaders, and it is open to scientists from different research institutions and disciplines. A number of issues that influence the possibility of receiving a grant will be discussed, including – among others – the planning of a scientific career path.

• Why are ERC grants so highly esteemed?
• What impact could an ERC grant have on your scientific career?
• How to get ready for the application process?
• How to choose a topic for an ERC grant proposal?
• and …..

We will also present the scope of support offered by the Excellence in Science Department PAS for ERC grant applicants and for researchers carrying out ERC-funded projects.

Participation is free, but registration is expected: Register here

Programme: ERCmeeting_IBB_agenda.pdf