PolSCA Masterclass: Advanced training on research project management using the PM2 methodology

PolSCA PAS is organising an advanced training course as part of the PolSCA Masterclass – Research Project Management using the PM2 Methodology series. This time, both editions of the workshop, on 18–19 June and 24–25 June, will take place in Kraków!

The training is a continuation of previous workshops dedicated to the practical use of the PM2 methodology in research project management, in particular projects funded by European programmes. This edition will have a more advanced, workshop-based format. Its aim is to further develop selected topics that are especially important at the stage of project preparation, planning and organisation.

What is on the agenda?

The training programme will cover two thematic blocks:

A. Project initiation and planning
Participants will discuss the main elements involved in project preparation, including defining project objectives, scope, results, stakeholders and basic organisational assumptions. Particular attention will be paid to the practical application of PM2 tools in the context of research projects.

B. WBS / work packages, roles and team structures
The second part of the training will focus on creating a work breakdown structure, defining work packages and assigning responsibilities within the project team. Participants will work on ways to translate project assumptions into a clear structure of activities, tasks and roles.

Who is it for and where will it take place?

The training will be delivered as a two-day, on-site workshop in Kraków, at the Institute of Nature Conservation PAS. The meeting will have a practical character, with emphasis on working with examples, discussion and exchange of experience among participants.

Participants invited to take part are those involved in the preparation, coordination and administration of research projects at PAS Institutes, who have already completed the general training course within the series: » PolSCA Masterclass. Research project management using the PM2 methodology and » PolSCA Masterclass. Research project management using the PM2 methodology – 2nd edition.

The advanced PM2 training is another step in PolSCA PAS activities aimed at strengthening competences in professional research project management and building a community of people involved in project support in Polish scientific institutions.

All details shall be send to the Participants in the beginnig of June.

PolSCA Masterclass: Advanced training on research project management using the PM2 methodology

PolSCA PAS is organising an advanced training course as part of the PolSCA Masterclass – Research Project Management using the PM2 Methodology series. This time, both editions of the workshop, on 18–19 June and 24–25 June, will take place in Kraków!

The training is a continuation of previous workshops dedicated to the practical use of the PM2 methodology in research project management, in particular projects funded by European programmes. This edition will have a more advanced, workshop-based format. Its aim is to further develop selected topics that are especially important at the stage of project preparation, planning and organisation.

What is on the agenda?

The training programme will cover two thematic blocks:

A. Project initiation and planning
Participants will discuss the main elements involved in project preparation, including defining project objectives, scope, results, stakeholders and basic organisational assumptions. Particular attention will be paid to the practical application of PM2 tools in the context of research projects.

B. WBS / work packages, roles and team structures
The second part of the training will focus on creating a work breakdown structure, defining work packages and assigning responsibilities within the project team. Participants will work on ways to translate project assumptions into a clear structure of activities, tasks and roles.

Who is it for and where will it take place?

The training will be delivered as a two-day, on-site workshop in Kraków, at the Institute of Nature Conservation PAS. The meeting will have a practical character, with emphasis on working with examples, discussion and exchange of experience among participants.

Participants invited to take part are those involved in the preparation, coordination and administration of research projects at PAS Institutes, who have already completed the general training course within the series: » PolSCA Masterclass. Research project management using the PM2 methodology and » PolSCA Masterclass. Research project management using the PM2 methodology – 2nd edition.

The advanced PM2 training is another step in PolSCA PAS activities aimed at strengthening competences in professional research project management and building a community of people involved in project support in Polish scientific institutions.

All details shall be send to the Participants in the beginnig of June.

EMERGE-EU: AI and Health – another PolSCA study visit to Brussels

Polish Science Contact Agency PolSCA in Brussels is organising another EMERGE-EU study visit, this time focusing on topics related to artificial intelligence and health. As with the first edition, the programme will include expert sessions, networking activities in Brussels, and an institutional visit. Participants will represent countries such as Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Slovakia and the United Kingdom.

Research Data in Europe: Security, Sovereignty and Resilience

How can Europe build a secure, resilient and sovereign research data ecosystem? Representatives of the European Commission, European research organisations and institutions of the Polish Academy of Sciences will discuss the challenges related to data protection, interoperability of research infrastructures, and the strategic importance of research data for science and trustworthy artificial intelligence during the event “Research Data in Europe: Security, Sovereignty and Resilience”, organised on 2 June 2026 in Brussels by the National Science Centre Poland (NCN) and the Polish Science Contact Agency PolSCA of the Polish Academy of Sciences, in partnership with the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union.

Polish Science Contact Agency PolSCA of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Brussels, together with the National Science Centre Poland (NCN) and the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union, invite participants to the event “Research Data in Europe: Security, Sovereignty and Resilience”, dedicated to the future of the European research data ecosystem. The meeting will take place on 2 June 2026 at 15:30 in Brussels, at the premises of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union.

The debate will focus on the challenges related to the security, resilience and sovereignty of research data in Europe. Participants will discuss the importance of research data for scientific progress, the development of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems, and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and resilience in the face of global challenges. The discussion will also address research infrastructures, interoperability, data protection and international cooperation.

The event will bring together representatives of the European Commission, Science Europe, the EOSC Association, as well as European research institutions and organisations. Speakers and panellists will also include representatives of the Polish Academy of Sciences, among them Prof. Daniel Wójcik from the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS (representing the European Brain Council) and Prof. Sławomir Sagan, Director of the Institute of Oceanology PAS. The event will be opened, among others, by Dr Tomasz Poprawka, Director of the Polish Science Contact Agency PolSCA PAS in Brussels. A networking reception will follow the official programme.

Participation in the event requires prior registration. Registered participants will receive an individual confirmation of participation from the main organiser of the event – the National Science Centre Poland (NCN) – together with instructions regarding access to the building of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union.

Registration form HERE

Agenda of the event HERE

MSCA at 30: Research mobility & bridging gaps across Europe.

Thirty years of MSCA Programme is more than an anniversary. It’s a chance to look honestly at what mobility has enabled across Europe, what still blocks talent circulation, and how MSCA can better help close gaps between research and innovation ecosystems as the FP10 debate approaches. This event is designed as a working conversation participatory, practical, and built around real experience rather than ceremony. REGISTER NOW nad join us on 21 May in Brussels!

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.

EMERGE-EU: AI and Health – networking study visit to Brussels. Open registration.

Polish Science Contact Agency PolSCA in Brussels in cooperation with international partners is organising „EMERGE-EU: Networking Study Visit for Emerging Researchers in AI and Health”, which will take place on 15-17 June 2026 in Brussels.

The visit will focus on AI and Health, with particular attention to funding opportunities, consortium building, and project development at the intersection of science, technology and healthcare. The preliminary programme includes thematic sessions with representatives of the European Commission, meetings devoted to opportunities offered by the ERC, EIC and COST, as well as an overview of upcoming opportunities under Horizon Europe. The agenda also features a matchmaking session bringing together participants from different countries, along with a study visit to one of Belgium’s research institutions. Participants will represent countries such as: Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Slovakia and the United Kingdom.

The event is addressed to young, outstanding leaders entering or strengthening their independence in the world of science (R2/early R3 level). Ideal candidates to participate in the study visit are scientists in the field of health and life sciences who base their research on AI tools, and scientists in ICT who develop AI tools for researchers in the field of health and life sciences.

Due to organisational reasons the PolSCA Office can select maximum of four participants from Poland for this visit. Therefore we encourage research institutions to internally identify and recommend candidates, who best fit the event’s profile and can fully benefit from its potential.

Registration is open till 13 May 2026,12:00. You can find the registration form here: REGISTRATION FORM

For more information visit the event website: EMERGE EU: AI AND HEALTH

The organiser do not cover travel and accommodation costs for participants. 

Poland tests a mechanism the Research Community has been calling for years

Poland is close to launching a mechanism to transfer funds from cohesion policy to Horizon Europe. The plan involves redirecting 30 million euros from the national FENG programme to Horizon Europe to finance additional, highly-rated projects from Polish applicants in European calls. The mechanism is intended to cover above all ERC grants and the EIC Accelerator instrument. The decision still requires approval from the European Commission. The PolSCA Office and representatives of the national research community have indicated the need to include MSCA individual fellowships in this mechanism.

MSCA at 30: Research mobility & bridging gaps across Europe.

Thirty years of MSCA Programme is more than an anniversary. It’s a chance to look honestly at what mobility has enabled across Europe, what still blocks talent circulation, and how MSCA can better help close gaps between research and innovation ecosystems as the FP10 debate approaches. This event is designed as a working conversation participatory, practical, and built around real experience rather than ceremony. REGISTER NOW and join us on 21 May in Brussels!

Recap of the CROSSPATHS Matchmaking Event in Brussels: Building Partnerships for Horizon Europe Cluster 6

On 25 March 2026, the CROSSPATHS Matchmaking Event in Brussels brought together a diverse community of research and innovation stakeholders to explore collaboration opportunities under Horizon Europe Cluster 6. Combining policy insights with hands-on networking formats, the event created a dynamic platform for building future project consortia. Read the full summary below to discover key takeaways, insights, and outcomes.