About

Welcome Center is an information and contact point for foreign employees, doctoral students and interns at the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IBB PAS). Foreigners applying for admission to the Institute can count on comprehensive assistance and support in all formalities related to the arrival and legalization of their stay in Poland.

What We Do

• Relocation and Legalisation Support

  We provide guidance through key official procedures in Poland – including applying for a visa, residence permit (TRC), registering an address, getting a PESEL number, setting up a Trusted Profile (Profil Zaufany) or enrolment to public health insurance.

• Onboarding and Practical Guidance

  We support foreign IBB guests in navigating their first steps at IBB – from submitting HR documents and completing internal formalities to managing everyday matters.

• Intercultural Support

  We organise intercultural workshops where foreigners can learn more about Polish culture, reflect on cultural differences, and share their experiences with others. It’s a great opportunity to connect, gain new perspectives and feel part of the IBB community.

• Events and Integration

  We coordinate social events, short trips and cultural activities – often co-created with our international guests. Intercultural Easter, the Indian Festival of Lights, the Persian New Year, city sightseeing, cooking workshops, or singing evenings – these are just a few examples of our past initiatives.

• Internationalisation of IBB

  Beyond personal support, we’re also working on improving infrastructure and communication at IBB. We focus on practical solutions – such as bilingual signage, better access to information in English, orientation tools for newcomers, targeted staff trainings and international promotion of the Institute. Our goal is to make IBB a more inclusive, open and international place to work and study.

Contact:

welcome@ibb.waw.pl
tel. +48 22 592 21 43

The project is financed by the National Agency for Academic Exchange under the „Welcome to Poland” program.