The high level of research work and the highest qualifications of the university's academic teaching staff are reflected in individual distinctions, among many – the Polish equivalence of Nobel Prizes – the prize awarded by the Foundation for Polish Science to professors: Roman Kaliszan in 2003, Janusz Limon in 2004, and Piotr Trzonkowski in 2017. In 2006, the Prime Minister gave the award for scientific activity to Professor Jacek Jassem, who is also a recipient of various other accolades over the years. In another instance, post doctorate teacher Michał Markuszewski was the laureate of the prestigious academic scholarship of the Minister of Science and Higher Education; the scholarship was granted to eminent young scientists in the category of research for the sake of scientific development.