AGH University researchers with MINIATURA 8 funding

AGH University winners

• Dr Bartłomiej Chojnacki, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
  research topic proposed: measuring the acoustics of small rooms in a reduction model
  funds allocated: PLN 49,940
   
• Dr Dominik Gryboś, Faculty of Energy and Fuels
  research topic proposed: intermittent control for discharging mechanical energy
  funds allocated: PLN 43,450
   
• Dr Piotr Szewczyk, Wydział Inżynierii Metali i Informatyki Przemysłowej
  research topic proposed: refractory non-woven fabrics of high mechanical durability
  funds allocated: PLN 47,421

In the 8th edition of the call, as many as 40 researchers from all over Poland received the total of over PLN 1.7 million. The proposed activity may not be or have been funded by the NCN or from any other sources. It may be carried out in the form of preliminary/pilot studies, library and archive searches, fellowships, research visits and/or consultations.

The main objective of the call is to finance research activities for the purposes of future research projects to be submitted to NCN calls for proposals as well as other national and international calls. Funds of 5,000 PLN to 50,000 PLN can be applied for under the call, to finance a research activity to be carried out over a period of up to 12 months. Funds can be applied for by institutions employing researchers:

1. whose scientific achievements include at least one paper published or at least one artistic achievement or achievement in research in art;
2. who were conferred their PhD degree after 1 January 2012. This period may be extended pursuant to § 5 (5) (a) of the Regulations. In the case of multiple PhD holders, the reference date is the date of award of the first PhD.

The proposals in the MINIATURA 8 call may be submitted until 31 July 2024.