Microgrants UW

Microgrants UW
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For Employees

Please note!

From 15 July to 15 September 2025, the call for applications in Actions IV.3.1, I.2.4 and II.2.2 is suspended.

Applications sent during this period will remain unprocessed.

Action IV.3.1 – Internal grants to strengthen the research potential of UW staff

1. Active participation in conferences and seminars in Poland and Europe (presentation or participation in a panel).

2. Organization of conferences with the University of Warsaw as one of the main organizers.

3. Research queries (kwerendy) conducted at foreign academic or research-supporting institutions (archives, libraries, databases).

4. Publication of monographs with publishers listed in Level II of the MNiSW list.

5. Publication of scientific articles in top-rated journals (according to Scopus or MNiSW – 100, 140, or 200 points).

6. Study visits to prestigious foreign academic institutions (e.g., to initiate or strengthen collaboration).

7. Preliminary research for the preparation of external grant applications.

8. Language editing by a native speaker of a research article or book chapter before publication.

9. Hosting international researchers at UW to initiate or deepen scientific collaboration.

Action I.2.4 – Supporting publishing activity in the open access model

1. Funding of Open Access fees (APC) for research articles and review articles published in:
   – journals from the MNiSW list (100, 140, 200 points),
   – or in journals from IDUB priority areas (top 25% in Scopus rankings).

2. Funding of Open Access publication of monographs accepted by publishers from Level II of the MNiSW list.

Action II.2.2 – Mobility Fund

1. Participation in specialized training courses or summer/winter schools organized by leading institutions.

2. Participation in scientific conferences outside Europe, including presentation or panel involvement.

Action IV.1.3 – "From the Diamond Grant to an ERC Grant"

1. Language editing by a native speaker of ERC grant proposals – cost of professional proofreading.

For PhD students

Please note: this competition has ended on 30.06.2025.

1. The aim of the microgrants is to provide co-financing for the publication activities and specific research activities of doctoral candidates at the University of Warsaw, which will improve the quality of research carried out by doctoral candidates in connection with dissertation preparation and facilitate their defence. Categories of activities for which funding can be obtained:
   1. proofreading,
   2. Open Access,
   3. participation in a research query abroad or within the country,
   4. participation in specialised training,
   5. participation in a foreign scientific conference,
   6. a short-term research trip,
   7. a long-term research trip,
   8. conducting scientific research, including preliminary research,
   9. conducting scientific research as part of a research trip.