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Institutional development · Research, innovation and assessment · Poland

University of Warsaw wins nearly PLN 800 million in Poland's research university programme

The University of Warsaw is one of 10 winners of the second edition of the ministry's Excellence Initiative – Research University programme, bringing extra research funding for 2027–2032.

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Why it matters: The University of Warsaw will have nearly PLN 800 million in additional funding to develop its research activity between 2027 and 2032.

The University of Warsaw said it is among 10 winners of the second edition of IDUB (Excellence Initiative – Research University), a programme of Poland's Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

According to the university, it will receive almost PLN 800 million in additional funding for the development of its research activity in the years 2027–2032.

The competition results were announced on 5 November at an IDUB Gala organised by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

Editor’s view

Richard Davies, Policy and Finance Editor

The University of Warsaw, named on 5 November as one of 10 winners, will receive nearly PLN 800 million in extra research funding, with the funding period running from 2027 to 2032.

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