Modern science knows no borders – its advancement relies on international collaboration, the exchange of experience, and access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure. In response to these challenges, the Research Travel Grants programme was established as part of the Excellence Initiative – Research University. The programme aims to support the scientific mobility of faculty members, doctoral students, and early-career researchers at the Medical University of Gdańsk by funding visits to renowned research centres abroad. These research stays enable participants to carry out planned