51 young scientists have awarded nearly PLN 60 million in the 9th LIDER competition, which is organized by the National Center for Research and Development (NCBR). Winners from all over Poland received distinctions and symbolic checks from the Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Gowin.

The LIDER program granted funds to young scientists to create and run their own research teams.
Jarosław Gowin, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Science and Higher Education said that Poles are witnessing a cutting- edge technological and generational change.

– Thanks to ambitious researchers, science is developing at a tremendous pace, overcoming technological barriers and it assures civilization progress. Young, talented scientists are our treasure as well as scientific leaders who are eager to conduct their research are the future of Polish science. By supporting them, we support Poland’s development – added Deputy Prime Minister Gowin.