The Foundation For Polish Science ( Fundacja na rzecz Nauki Polskiej, FNP) is an independent, non-profit making organisation. Established in 1991, the Foundation's mission is to provide assistance and support to the scientific community in Poland. The strategy of Foundation For Polish Science is to support research groups and individual scientists, realised through individual prizes, grants and scholarships awarded by FNP, including the Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science.
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