One of the key aspects that distinguishes #UniLodz IDUB is its adaptability. The programme does not stand still, it is constantly developing to meet current challenges. The programme managers make their best to meet the expectations of the researchers.
The competitions that have been launched for the past four years at the University of Lodz as part of the IDUB programme have been very popular. They are based on the assumption that they should be adapted to the needs of different target groups, i.e. researchers at different stages of their careers, but also doctoral students. Most of them are addressed in the same form to all disciplines, but there are also special competitions, such as the competition for the translation of a scientific monograph from Polish into a foreign language. 2023 marked the second edition of the Interdisciplinary Research Grants competition and the new competition "Impact of science on society". For the first time, we have also organised the Short-term trips for researchers to partner universities affiliated to the UNIC alliance a competition. We will soon find out how many employees of the University of Lodz have decided to participate in it
– says Prof. dr hab. Rafał Głowacki – Rector's Representative for Excellence Initiative – Research University (IDUB) Competition, University of Lodz
Competitions launched in 2023
Interdisciplinary Research Grants 2023There was a great interest in the competition. Eighty applications, amounting to PLN 9 244 213.68, were submitted. The competition's budget made it possible to finance 20 projects for a total of PLN 2,178,921.86.
The board shows a horizontal bar chart entitled: Financing of grants in the Interdisciplinary Research Grants competition in 2023, divided into faculties. From the bottom:
Faculty of International and Political Studies, 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 0.
Faculty of Physics and Applied Informatics – 4 submitted grants, grants obtained:1, the total amount received: PLN 86,200.
Faculty of Philology – 5 submitted grants, grants obtained:1,
Faculty of Management – 5 submitted grants, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 147,500.
Faculty of Geographical Sciences – 7 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2, the total amount received: PLN 189,050.
Faculty of Educational Sciences – 7 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2, the total amount received: PLN 215,118.
Faculty of Law and Administration – 7 submitted grants, grants obtained: 3, the total amount received: PLN 202,608.86.
Faculty of Philosophy and History – 8 submitted grants, grants obtained: 3, the total amount received: PLN 297,445.
Faculty of Chemistry – 10 submitted grants, grants obtained: 3, the total amount received: PLN 425,000.
Faculty of Economics and Sociology – 11 submitted grants, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 149,000.
Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection – 14 submitted grants, grants obtained: 3 , the total amount received: PLN 414,000.
The board shows a horizontal bar chart entitled: Financing of grants in the Interdisciplinary Research Grants competition in 2023, by discipline. From the bottom:
linguistics – 1 submitted grant grants obtained: 0;
political science and public administration – 1 submitted grant, grants obtained: 0;
literary studies – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 0;
psychology – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 0;
sociology – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 0;
physical sciences – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 0;
computer and information sciences – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 86,000;
archaeology – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2, the total amount received: PLN 202,100;
economics and finance – 4 submitted grants, grants obtained: 0;
culture and religion studies – 4 submitted grants, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 53,200;
history – 5 submitted grants, grants obtained: 1, total amount received: PLN 95,345;
Earth and related environmental sciences – 5 submitted grants, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 144,300;
social and economic geography and spatial management – 5 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2, the total amount received: PLN 193,750;
education – 5 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2 , the total amount received: PLN 215,118;
management and quality studies – 7 submitted grants, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 147,500;
law – 7 submitted grants, grants obtained: 3, the total amount received: PLN 202,608.86;
chemical sciences – 10 submitted grants, grants obtained: 3, the total amount received: PLN 425,000;
biological sciences – 14 submitted grants, grants obtained: 3, the total amount received: PLN 414,000.
Impact of science on society
Twenty-eight applications were submitted – 15 applications received funding – three in the field of humanities, three in the field of exact sciences and nine applications in the field of social sciences. The total amount allocated to co-finance 15 applications is PLN 281,155.00.
The board shows a horizontal bar chart entitled: Financing grants in the Impact of science on society competition in 2023, divided into faculties. From the bottom:
Faculty of International and Political Studies – 1 submitted grant, grants obtained: 1, total amount received: PLN 20,000.
Faculty of Law and Administration – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 0
Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 0
Faculty of Chemistry – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 20,000.
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2, the total amount received is: PLN 40,000.
Faculty of Philology – 3 submitted grants, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 17,600.
Faculty of Geographical Sciences – 3 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2, the total amount received: PLN 40,000.
Faculty of Economics and Sociology – 4 submitted grants, grants obtained: 3, the total amount received: PLN 59,890.
Faculty of Philosophy and History – 4 submitted grants, grants obtained: 3, the total amount received: PLN 45,465.
Faculty of Management – 5 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2, the total amount received: PLN 38,200.
The board shows a horizontal bar chart entitled: Financing grants in the Impact of science on society competition, by discipline in 2023. From the bottom:
linguistics – 1 submitted grant, grants obtained: 0;
culture and religion studies – 1 submitted grant, grants obtained: 0;
communication and media studies – 1 submitted grant, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 17,600;
archaeology – 1 submitted grant, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 19,465;
sociology – 1 submitted grant, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 19,890;
political science and public administration – 1 submitted grant, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 20,000;
law – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 0;
biological sciences – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 0;
chemical sciences – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 1, the total amount received: PLN 20,000;
computer and information sciences – 2 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2, the total amount received: PLN 40,000;
history – 3 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2, total amount received: PLN 26,000;
social and economic geography and spatial management – 3 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2, the total amount received: PLN 40,000;
economics and finance – 3 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2, the total amount received: PLN 40, 000;
management and quality studies – 5 submitted grants, grants obtained: 2, the total amount received: PLN 38, 200.
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Competition for the translation of a scientific monograph from Polish into a foreign language (congress language) – intended for the field of humanities. The winner was Dr hab. Inga Kuzma, Associate Professor from the Faculty of Philosophy and History of the University of Lodz in discipline of cultural and religious studies. The book selected for translation: Kuźma Inga B., Pietrzak Edyta B., "Kobieta przestrzeń konfliktów pole walk. Szkice z antropologii politycznej", Lodz University Press, Lodz 2021.
Bonuses for grants obtained from external funds 4th edition – the aim of the competition is to honour research teams of the University of Lodz that obtain projects financed from external sources in any discipline of science most efficiently. By awarding additional bonuses for grants to the teams most actively obtaining financing from external sources, the University of Lodz wants to encourage them to further applications, including those as part of prestigious international competitions. The call is underway.
Short-term trips of researchers to partner universities affiliated to the UNIC Alliance 2023 – the aim of the competition is to support the international mobility of academics from the University of Lodz. As part of the trip, it will be possible to carry out scientific cooperation, including publications and projects, with foreign partners affiliated to the UNIC Alliance. The call is underway.
Bonuses for publications and patents. Awards for publications and patents are granted on a rolling basis. A special fund was created to reward employees of the University of Lodz who conduct research activities and achieve the best results in this area, regardless of the discipline. This is a way to appreciate those from the university community who stand out with their attitude and effectiveness of their actions. PLN 1 164 150 was spent on bonuses for publication and patents.
Unlike in previous years, we did not launch the Doctoral Research Grants competition, which will, however, be renewed this year. As in previous years, in 2023 bonuses were awarded to employees who most effectively obtain funds for research, as well as to authors of the highest-scoring scientific publications. The awarding of appropriate financial awards, also as part of IDUB, was a manifestation of the appreciation of the employees' contribution to the last evaluation of scientific activities. In summary, 2023 was undoubtedly marked by some interesting novelties. These were balanced by competitions with a proven formula, which together provided an interesting 'mixture' in terms of application opportunities
– adds Prof. dr hab. Rafał Głowacki.
The University of Lodz Excellence Initiative – Research University (#UniLodz IDUB), i.e. internal grant competitions under which the University of Lodz funds the research ideas of its scientists and doctoral students. By supporting them in practicing good science, the university implements its strategy of striving for research excellence in all areas and disciplines. The competitions also serve internationalisation – development and tightening of cooperation between the university and international researchers. As part of grants addressed to scientists from the outside of the University of Lodz, the team is joined by experienced and young researchers. This favours the fusion of experiences and increasing the university's scientific potential, supports networking and employee mobility.
The grants are financed as part of the subsidy increased by 2% for the universities that in 2019 joined the Excellence Initiative – Research University (IDUB) competition. The University of Lodz is going to receive additional funding for research until 2026. Internal grant competitions have been implemented since 2020.
You can read more about science and research and the ongoing #UniLodz IDUB competitions on the university's website.
Source: Science Centre, University of Lodz
Edit: Michał Gruda, Communications and PR Centre, University of Lodz
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