- Scientific staff: 135 650 (full equivalent: 72 556)
- PhD candidates: total 20 544, including 1 900 foreigners
- Students: total 1 245.2, including 107 100 international students
- Women in the science sector: 46% of R&D personnel; 29% professors
- R&D entities: 7 370, 92% in enterprises
- Research institutions: total: 364; 132 universities (103 public), 77 institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences, 69 research institutes, 26 Łukasiewicz Research Network
- GERD in 2021: EUR 8.2 billion
Research in Poland
Discover Polish research and academic landscape, find out what grant opportunities there are and learn about Polish scientific achievements. You can also read various stories of both Polish and international scientists working in Poland.
Supporting research careers
More than 100 Polish universities and research institutes have joined the European initiative to support the recruitment and working conditions of scientists. Read how the organisations can develop attractive career development opportunities and check the list of Polish signatories.
Study in Poland
Find out why it is worth studying in Poland, what study & PhD programmes are on offer at what university. In addition, you can search for a scholarship to finance your education. Study in Poland helps you find your way as a student and doctoral candidate in Poland.
Polish science in 34 snapshots
This publication shows personalities, discoveries and state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure in Poland. The snapshots complemented with figures, interviews and essays, offer a journey across Poland presenting the fascinating world of science and researchers at work.
Science in Poland service
This information service provides news about the achievements of Polish scientists to promote their accomplishments and innovations worldwide. Follow the Science in Poland website with new articles in the fields of psychology, astronomy, philosophy and biology published every day.
Key research infrastructure
This publication is a list of infrastructure of strategic importance divided into scientific disciplines. It includes facilities with highest research potential that boosts best scientific achievements and laboratories that meet the highest standards with regard to research and education.