Dr inż. Monika Janik was the laureate of the START 2021 competition, awarded to outstanding young scientists. Congratulations to Monika, whose fantastic work has been appreciated by the Foundation for Polish Science!
The START program of the Foundation for Polish Science is the oldest scholarship program in Poland for the best young scientists representing all fields of science. Its aim is to support outstanding young scientists and encourage them to further scientific development. START program winners receive an annual scholarship of PLN 28,000. zloty.
The full list of scholarship holders is available on the FNP website.
START scholarships are a distinction for young scientists who, although they are just starting their scientific careers, can already demonstrate significant research achievements. Young scientists up to 30 years of age can apply for the scholarship. (or older ones, if they use the statutory renewal options). The achievements of candidates – documented by patents or publications in recognized Polish and foreign scientific periodicals – are assessed by scientists who are authorities in their fields. Formally correct applications are first assessed by an expert panel, which sends the best candidates for review. Each application qualified for this stage is examined by another three reviewers. On the basis of the opinions gathered at each stage of the substantive evaluation, the laureates are selected by the Foundation’s Management Board. The Management Board’s decision is approved by the Foundation’s Council.