The Institute supports the career development of researchers at all stages (R1–R4), in line with the principles of the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R). We provide an environment conducive to scientific development by offering access to research funding, international mobility, scientific collaboration, and skills development opportunities.

This page presents career pathways, advancement opportunities, and available support.

Career paths

Career development at the Institute follows the European framework for research careers:

R1 – First Stage Researchers (doctoral candidates)
Researchers at the beginning of their careers, developing research skills under the supervision of a mentor or supervisor.

R2 – Recognised Researchers (postdoctoral level)
Researchers who are building scientific independence, conducting research projects, and developing their publication record.

R3 – Established Researchers
Independent researchers leading projects or research teams and developing national and international collaborations.

R4 – Leading Researchers
Researchers with a strong scientific reputation who lead research teams and define research directions.

Career advancement is carried out in accordance with applicable regulations and internal policies of the Institute.

Development opportunities and career support

The Institute supports researchers by providing access to funding opportunities, participation in research projects, and international collaboration.

For more information, please visit the sections below:

Funding and projects

Researchers at the Institute may apply for research funding under national and international grant schemes

• Narodowe Centrum Nauki (NCN) – https://www.ncn.gov.pl
• Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju (NCBR) – https://www.gov.pl/web/ncbr
• Komisja Europejska – program Horyzont Europa – https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
• EURAXESS – https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu
• Fundacja na rzecz Nauki Polskiej (FNP) – https://www.fnp.org.pl
• NAWA – https://nawa.gov.pl

Institute provides administrative support for the preparation and implementation of research projects.

International mobility and collaboration

Skills development and the academic environment

Recruitment

Contact

If you have any questions regarding career development or the HRS4R initiative, please contact:

• career development and HRS4R: kadry@ibib.waw.pl
• grants and research projects: Department of External Research Projects dzialprojektow@ibib.waw.pl

Documents

Detailed documents relating to HRS4R are available in the HR Excellence in Research tab. HR Excellence in Research.

The Institute’s internal documents concerning the work of researchers at the Institute can be found on the shared drive P: / Documents / Institute Documents