An increased scholarship
In the previous editions of the competition, the maximum amount of a one-time grant was PLN 3,500. In this year's edition, the Competition Committee has decided to increase it to PLN 4,000. This is a response to higher costs of purchasing reagents and other materials necessary to implement projects.
A shortened schedule
The Competition Committee has decided to significantly shorten the schedule of this year's edition. Thanks to this, grant holders will have more time to implement their projects. This year's schedule is as follows:
- Training courses – 26 September –31 October
- Submitting applications – 2 October –31 October
- Formal evaluation – 1 November –12 November
- Review – 13 November – 13 December
- Evaluation of applications – 14 December – 8 January
- Meeting of the Competition Committee – 9 January – 16 January
- Payment of grants – January/February
New rules of settling invoices
In most cases, invoices for the purchase of materials will be settled similarly to the way it was done in the previous editions. Financial documents should be issued to the project manager, i.e. the student conducting research. The difference applies to invoices for the purchase of reagents, which must be issued to the faculty or department. In such a case, students will have to deliver them to the faculty where they carry out their projects. More information on settling invoices can be found in the guide (in Polish) prepared for the competition participants.