The Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC) acting under the umbrella of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS) 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 rights to use “HR Excellence in Research” logo, a distinction that confirms highest standards in recruitment of scientists, support in their career development as well as engagement of the Institute to the society. IPC PAS hosts multiple interdisciplinary groups that works 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, scientific output of the IPC PAS includes more than 200 publications (incl. Nature, Science, JACS etc.) and a number of patents. The Institute is involved in education of new generation of scientists. It is home for two PhD schools and MSc students are given opportunity to work at the frontiers of science via fellowships offered. IPC PAS 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, Dream Chemistry Lecture series allows young – yet already recognized – scientists to deliver exciting talks that are open to the scientific community in Warsaw.