Strengthen the University's position through outstanding scientific achievements that address the challenges of the future, a talented and motivated staff and strong partnerships in the international academic space.

I.1 Improve the efficiency of the University's research activities by exploiting the opportunities under the IDUB programme, particularly for the sustainable development of scientific disciplines and the strengthening of priority research areas.

I.1.1 Implement a comprehensive NCU research policy and coherent programmes to develop individual disciplines.

I.1.2 Enhance the functioning of centres of excellence, developing emerging fields and research groups at the University.

I.1.3 Improve the management of the research process at the NCU by implementing an internal quality assurance system for research activities.

I.1.4 Reconstruct the rules for the internal distribution of research funds, taking into account the sustainability of the University and the disciplines.

I.2 Optimise the use and development of the scientific potential of the University community members by creating an open and welcoming environment for scientific activity.

I.2.1 Improve the competencies of the research staff and doctoral students in organising and conducting scientific and publishing activities through tailored training and dissemination of good practices.

I.2.2 Enhance the support for research and project management by increasing the availability of specialised administrative staff.

I.2.3 Broaden access to and optimise the use of modern research infrastructure, including literature, digital and computational resources.

I.2.4 Create a support system for thematically diverse research groups and their funding mechanisms within organisational units.

I.3 Build the position of the University as a valued partner in the international scientific space.

I.3.1 Support the initiation and development of individual relations of academic staff and doctoral students with the staff of other academic units in Poland and abroad.

I.3.2 Develop research cooperation with renowned scientific institutions, including scientific consortia.

I.3.3 Define clear roles and responsibilities for activities related to the internationalisation of research.

I.3.4 Ensure the friendly organisation of academic staff visits and work from outside the University.

I.3.5 Actively promote the scientific achievements of the University in the academic world and beyond, particularly in English.

I.3.6 Enhance the support of academic staff and doctoral students in conducting effective scientific communication, including publications in foreign languages.

I.4 Identify and address local and global societal challenges by applying interdisciplinary solutions.

I.4.1 Respond rapidly to emerging societal challenges by launching new research projects and supporting strong research teams focused on these challenges.

I.4.2 Support interdisciplinary, inter-institutional research teams proposing innovative solutions and implementing research results, particularly for local communities.

I.4.3 Provide conditions for the efficient operation of modern centres specialising in socially and culturally important research areas and delivering professional services.

I.5 Increase external funding for scientific activities from national and international sources.

I.5.1 Implement an effective model to support female researchers in obtaining, managing and settling grants and conducting international scientific cooperation.

I.5.2 Introduce a transparent bonus system for academic staff, doctoral students and support staff for obtaining funds and settling scientific research from external sources.

I.5.3 Support the acquisition of funds for scientific activities from private entities by taking advantage of fundraising activities.