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Dignified Science: Higher Pay for Young Researchers and PhD Students

The act introduces guaranteed minimum salaries for assistant positions at universities and research institutes, linked to private sector wages. PhD students will receive higher scholarships. The changes aim to make academic careers more attractive for young people.
Key points
Minimum salary for assistants: 75% of private sector average in 2027, 87.5% in 2028, 100% from 2029.
PhD scholarships will rise to at least 75% of assistant salary before mid-term evaluation and 90% after.
State will cover raise costs: PLN 637 million in 2027, PLN 1.1 billion in 2028, PLN 1.5 billion in 2029.
Ban on circumventing rules through job title changes or duty reassignments.
Universities gain more freedom in setting salaries for senior positions.
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Additional Information
Poselski projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy - Prawo o szkolnictwie wyższym i nauce oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2827
Process start date: 2026-07-17
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Key Questions about Dignified Science: Higher Pay for Young Researchers and PhD Students

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 2827.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-07-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Minimum salary for assistants: 75% of private sector average in 2027, 87.5% in 2028, 100% from 2029.
  • PhD scholarships will rise to at least 75% of assistant salary before mid-term evaluation and 90% after.
  • State will cover raise costs: PLN 637 million in 2027, PLN 1.1 billion in 2028, PLN 1.5 billion in 2029.
  • Ban on circumventing rules through job title changes or duty reassignments.
  • Universities gain more freedom in setting salaries for senior positions.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Projekt wpłynął do Sejmu

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-07-17.

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