Michał Wierzchoń, Ph.D, the Institute Director has received a prestigious distinction from the National Science Centre for exceptional scientific achievements in the field of basic research.

The idea behind the NCN Award is to support the most remarkable scientists conducting basic research in Polish research centres. The distinction, which was first introduced in 2013, is awarded to researchers below the age of 40 in three research areas: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Life Sciences; and Physical Sciences and Engineering.

Read more at the NCN's website.