The report deals with a short history, achievements and trends of development of radiochemistry and nuclear chemistry in the world. it also presents the main achievements and short programmes of fundamental and applied research, as well as works on technology, as delivered by more than thirty research institutes and universities in Poland. The related teaching activities of Polish academic centres has been briefly discussed. The documents enclosed [list of publications (1997-2000); list of research groups; list of apparatus] bring a more detailed representation of the Polish research centres' activity in this field.