Enhanced Oversight and New Funding Rules for Research Institutions
The act introduces changes to the functioning of the National Centre for Research and Development, research institutes, and other science entities. It increases the minister's powers regarding the appointment of management staff and council members, introduces subject subsidies for research institutes, and sets new qualification requirements for their directors. It also regulates non-compete issues in the Łukasiewicz Research Network.
Key points
Increased ministerial powers regarding the appointment of NCBR deputy directors, the NAWA director, and NCBR Council members.
Introduction of the possibility to grant subject subsidies to newly established research institutes or those in a difficult financial situation.
Establishment of a requirement for directors and deputy directors of research institutes not to have served in or collaborated with state security organs from 1944–1990.
Introduction of a statutory obligation to conclude non-compete agreements with the management staff of the Łukasiewicz Research Network.
Enabling the Minister of National Defense to impose tasks necessary for state defense needs on research institutes.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-11-21
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Status:
Presidential Veto
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