Dr Milena Kowalska on the Young Scientists’ Council

Dr Milena Kowalska of Wrocław University of Economics and Business has been appointed to the 9th term of the Young Scientists’ Council. The body advises the Minister of Science and Higher Education on measures that shape early academic careers. Her appointment brings WUEB’s expertise in public finance and social sciences into national science policy.

The Young Scientists’ Council – an advisory role in science policy

Dr Milena Kowalska has been appointed to the Young Scientists’ Council (9th term) in the field of social sciences. The Council operates as an advisory body to the Minister of Science and Higher Education.

Its remit is to identify barriers to academic career development and to formulate recommendations on instruments supporting early-career researchers. It provides a forum where academic experience informs systemic solutions.

Academic profile of dr Milena Kowalska

Dr Milena Kowalska is affiliated with the Department of Corporate Finance and Public Finance at the Faculty of Economics and Finance, Wrocław University of Economics and Business. Her research focuses on universal basic income, public finance, economic policy and systemic solutions with social impact. Her publications address, among other topics, public revenues, redistributive mechanisms and instruments of socio-economic policy.

She has represented Wroclaw University of Economics and Business at the Basic Income Earth Network Congress in Brisbane, Seoul, Bath and Rio de Janeiro, presenting research findings to an international academic audience.

Her work combines theoretical analysis with an examination of the practical consequences of financial and regulatory decisions, particularly in the context of state and local government functioning.

Public service experience – linking research and practice

An important element of dr Milena Kowalska’s professional profile is her long-standing engagement in local government. She serves as a councillor of the City Council in Ostrów Wielkopolski.

This experience connects academic insight with the day-to-day management of public finances at the local level. Familiarity with municipal budgeting and decision-making processes strengthens her expertise in public finance and economic policy.

Her appointment to the Young Scientists’ Council reflects a coherent professional path that integrates academic research, expert activity and public responsibility.

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Author: Barbara Grzelczak