Institute of Physical Chemistry

The Institute of Physical Chemistry acting under the umbrella of the Polish Academy of Sciences is the leading research institution dealing with various aspects of chemistry. Funded in 1955, is among the best scientific units in Poland, according to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. IPC PAS has the right to use the “HR Excellence in Research” designation that confirms the highest standards in the recruitment of scientists, support in their career development and engagement of the Institute to the society.

IChF hosts multiple interdisciplinary groups that work at the border of chemistry, physics and biology. In such a vibrant environment new ideas are being developed from basic science to applications, including a number of active spin-off companies. Each year, the scientific output of IChF includes more than 200 publications (incl. Nature, Science, JACS etc.) and a number of patents. The Institute is involved in the education of a new generation of scientists. It is home to two PhD schools and MSc students are given the opportunity to work at the frontiers of science via fellowships offered.

IChF is a hub for scientific excellence. The Dream Chemistry Award (DCA) is granted each two years jointly with IOCB in Prague to a young scientist for an idea of a scientific project that she/he dreams to solve. In the framework of DCA, the Dream Chemistry Lecture series allows young – yet already recognised – scientists to deliver exciting talks that are open to the scientific community in Warsaw.