From projects to scientific ecosystems. Brussels workshop advances the debate on a European Excellence Initiative for FP10

How can Europe give excellent research teams the time, scale and freedom needed to pursue ambitious scientific agendas across borders? This question was at the centre of the European Excellence Initiative workshop, jointly organised by the Permanent Representation of France to the European Union and the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union, in collaboration with the Polish Science Contact Agency (PolSCA) of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

AI in research is moving beyond experimentation. Registration is open for the V4 conference “Exploring the Role of AI in Research”

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly visible part of the everyday work of researchers, evaluators and research support professionals. It helps structure ideas, analyse information, draft texts and work with large volumes of data. At the same time, it raises questions that the research community is still learning how to answer. These questions will be at the heart of “Exploring the Role of AI in Research”, taking place in Brussels on 20 October 2026. Registration is open.

Recruitment opens for “Horizon Europe 2027: Matchmaking Event for AI, Data and Digital Infrastructure”

PolSCA has opened recruitment for participants from Poland for the international “Horizon Europe 2027: Matchmaking Event for AI, Data and Digital Infrastructure”, which will take place in Brussels on 12 November 2026. Ten places are available within the Polish allocation. The event is aimed at organisations preparing for the 2027 Horizon Europe calls in the field of AI, data and digital infrastructure under Cluster 4.

V4 Training for Research Project Managers – applications now open for the 19th edition!

The 19th edition of the V4 Training for Research Project Managers will take place in Brussels on 23-25 November 2026. The training is jointly organised by the four Visegrad Group liaison offices for research and innovation: the Czech Liaison Office for Education and Research (CZELO), National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDIO), Polish Contact Science Agency (PolSCA) of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and Slovak Liaison Office for Research and Development (SLORD). PolSCA is now inviting applications for 9 places available to participants representing Polish institutions.

Wrap-up: PolSCA Masterclass – Research Project Management with PM2 Methodology

June 2026 brought two editions of one of the most hands-on workshops in PolSCA PAN’s training offer. The in-depth workshop on research project management using the PM2 methodology took place on 18-19 and 24-25 June at the Institute of Nature Conservation PAN in Kraków. Across four days – spread over two groups – 45 researchers and research managers from PAN institutes and units got to work on what is often the hardest part of research work: turning a good idea into a well-managed project.

PolSCA and SLORD to co-chair IGLO in 2026–2027

During this year’s IGLO Summer Reception, the Brussels-based R&I liaison community gathered for an afternoon of discussion, exchange and networking. The event was also a special moment for PolSCA and SLORD, as Tomasz Poprawka, Director of the Polish Science Contact Agency, and Monika Bideau Repčíková, Head of the Slovak Liaison Office for Research and Development, were officially presented as the incoming IGLO Co-Chairs for 2026–2027.

EMERGE-EU: AI & Health – Connecting Emerging Researchers Across Europe

More than 20 researchers from Poland, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom came together in Brussels for the EMERGE-EU AI & Health – Networking Study Visit for Emerging Researchers. Over three intensive days, participants explored the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and health, exchanged ideas, and laid the foundations for future international collaborations. The programme was designed for researchers at the R2/R3 career stage who are building or strengthening their scientific independence and conducting research at the intersection of AI and life sciences. Through expert-led sessions, networking activities, and direct engagement with European stakeholders, participants gained valuable insights into both the scientific and policy dimensions of AI for health.

Research Data in Europe: a policy discussion on the future of Europe’s research data ecosystem

On 2 June 2026, representatives of European institutions, research organisations, research infrastructures and scientific communities gathered in Brussels to discuss one of the increasingly strategic issues for European research and innovation: how to build a research data ecosystem that is secure, resilient, interoperable and sovereign. The policy discussion Research Data in Europe: Security, Sovereignty and Resilience was hosted at the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union and jointly organised by the Permanent Representation, the National Science Centre Poland (NCN) and the PolSCA Office of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Brussels

MSCA at 30: Three Decades of Research Mobility and Building Bridges Across Europe

On 21 May 2026, the anniversary event MSCA at 30: Research Mobility & Bridging Gaps Across Europe took place in Brussels, focusing on the future of research mobility, research careers, and the role of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in strengthening the European Research Area (ERA). Co-organised by the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS) and the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), the event brought together more than one hundred participants from 20 countries. Attendees included researchers, research managers, representatives of higher education and research institutions, experts supporting participation in EU programmes, as well as representatives of the European Commission and the Council of the European Union.

Second edition of the “Horizon Europe Collaboration Opportunities with Institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences” folder now available

Looking for trusted research partners for Horizon Europe projects? PolSCA – Polish Science Contact Agency of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Brussels, has published the second edition of its promotional folder presenting collaboration opportunities with PAS institutes across a broad range of scientific fields. The new edition is designed to support partner search for the final Horizon Europe work programme period 2026–2027.