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Polish National Science Centre (NCN) PRELUDIUM Research Grant

Research GrantPhD12-36 monthsClosed · opens Mar 2027

The Polish NCN PRELUDIUM grant funds basic research projects led by PhD students or researchers within 4 years of their Master's degree. Open to all nationalities including Indonesian researchers, provided the project is based at a Poland-based institution. The grant covers research expenses (materials, equipment, travel, conferences) but is NOT a personal stipend — typically PLN 50,000–250,000 per project. Often combined with NAWA Banach or Łukasiewicz for complete PhD funding. Annual call, March–June deadline.

Popular Participating Universities

University of Warsaw (UW)University of Warsaw
Warsaw University of TechnologyWarsaw University of Technology
Jagiellonian University (JU)Jagiellonian University

Quick info

Application status

Closed · opens Mar 2027
Poland
PhD
12-36 months
Open to: No citizenship restriction, but must be at a Poland-based research institution
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What you get

  • Research grant to cover materials, equipment, travel, and consumables
  • Can be combined with PhD scholarship (e.g., NAWA Banach) for full support
  • Independent research project with PI role
  • International collaboration encouraged
Monthly: Grant amount: typically PLN 50,000–PLN 250,000 per project / Covers research materials, equipment, travel, conferences / Not a personal stipend — institutional research budget

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Required

Minimum 4 year(s) required

Country restriction: No citizenship restriction, but must be at a Poland-based research institution

Detailed requirements

  • - PhD student OR researcher within 4 years after Master's defence (excluding parental leave)
  • - No citizenship restriction — open to Indonesian researchers based in Poland
  • - Must be affiliated with a Poland-based research institution
  • - Research project must be conducted at a Polish institution
  • - Combine with other PhD funding (e.g., NAWA Banach) for full support

Who can apply

PhD students or early-career researchers (within 4 years of Master's) affiliated with a Polish research institution. Indonesian researchers already enrolled in a Polish PhD programme can apply. This is a research grant, NOT a personal scholarship — funds go to the institution to cover research costs. Often combined with NAWA Banach or Łukasiewicz for complete PhD funding.

Application window

Closed · opens Mar 2027

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Annual call: March–June (varies by year)
Results: typically 6 months after submission
Project start: typically within 6 months of award
Duration: up to 36 months

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Be enrolled in a PhD programme at a Polish research institution (or within 4 years post-Master)
  2. 2Step 2: Develop a research proposal aligned with NCN funding priorities
  3. 3Step 3: Submit application via NCN's online system (SUNONE/OSF) before the June deadline
  4. 4Step 4: Proposal undergoes peer review and panel assessment
  5. 5Step 5: Results typically 6 months after submission
  6. 6Step 6: Begin research project per NCN's rules and reporting requirements
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