For the 32nd time, the Awards of the Foundation for Polish Science, considered the most important scientific distinction in Poland, were granted. Four outstanding scientists received PLN 200,000 each. 

The Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science is awarded for special scientific achievements and discoveries that push the boundaries of cognition and open new cognitive perspectives, make an outstanding contribution to the civilisational and cultural progress of our country and provide Poland with a significant place in tackling the most ambitious challenges of the contemporary world. 

The awardees include: 

In the area of life and earth sciences – Prof. Krzysztof Liberek from the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of the University of Gdańsk and the Medical University of Gdańsk. 

In the area of chemical and material sciences – Prof. Marcin Stępień from the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Wrocław.

In the area of mathematical and physical sciences and engineering – Prof. Rafał Latała from the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics at the University of Warsaw. 

In the area of humanities and social sciences – Prof. Maria Lewicka from the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń.