Polish Academy Of Sciences

The Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) is a state scientific institution and advisory body focused on research and development of science across the country. It acts through an elected corporation of scholars and research organizations, via its numerous scientific establishments. The Academy is composed of national members, including both full and corresponding members, and foreign members. All members are elected by the General Assembly from among candidates with the highest scientific achievements and of recognized authority. The names of potential national members are submitted by current national members, the councils of university faculties, and the scientific councils of research establishments in Poland. Foreign members are proposed and elected by the national members. Each member of the Academy is a member of one of the five divisions, according to her or his scientific discipline. Members are responsible for their own scientific activities as well as the statutory tasks of the Academy. The organizati...

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