Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear Doctoral Candidates,
Dear Doctoral Candidate's Council,
On behalf of the Polish National Association of Doctoral Candidates, we warmly invite you to take part in the KRD National Science Communication Forum, which will take place on 27–29 November 2026 in Szklarska Poręba.
The Forum is a three-day in-person event dedicated to the role of young researchers in communicating science, countering disinformation and developing cooperation between the scientific community and society at large. It will provide an opportunity for PhD Candidates from across Poland to meet, as well as representatives from the scientific community, public administration, the media and local authorities.
The programme includes, amongst other things:
- expert panels on the popularisation of science and its social significance,
- workshops to develop skills in effectively communicating science,
- networking and the exchange of experiences between representatives of various scientific disciplines and academic institutions,
- the closing gala of the ‘Science – Pass It On’ popularisation competition.
We invite both those who are already involved in science communication and those who are just starting out, wishing to develop their skills and seeking inspiration to share knowledge beyond the academic community.
Participation in the event is free of charge.
Registration will open on Monday, 2 November 2026 at 7.00 pm and will close on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 11.59 pm.
The registration form and further information about the event can be found on the website:
https://plus.krd.edu.pl
Terms and Conditions: https://plus.krd.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Regulamin-uczestnictwa-w-OFPN.pdf
The option to submit applications will become available at the specified time.
Places are limited. Submitting the application form does not guarantee selection to take part in the event. Once the application period has closed, those selected will receive confirmation of their participation at the email address provided on the form.
Attention: aall events as part of the KRD National Science Communication Forum programme conducted in Polish. For this reason, it is recommended that participants in the National Forum for the Popularisation of Science have a command of Polish at a level of at least B2.
KRD National Science Communication Forum is organised as part of the ‘„KRD PLUS - Popularyzacja, Ludzki język, Upowszechnianie, Społeczeństwo” project, funded by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. The project aims to support PhD Candidates in developing their science communication skills and to strengthen the dialogue between science and society.
Join us and let’s give science a voice together!
Yours faithfully
On behalf of the Board of the Polish National Association of Doctoral Candidates
Katarzyna Krupska M.A. in Law
Secretary of the Board
ul. Nowogrodzka 12/6, 00-511 Warszawa
NIP: 7010333304
katarzyna.krupska@krd.edu.pl