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National Centre for Research and Development Poland

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Funds Polish-led research consortia teamed with an Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway partner.

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A Polish organisation must lead the consortium as Project Promoter, and the consortium must also include at least one research organisation from Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway; other public or private, commercial or non-commercial partners, including NGOs, from Poland or those three countries can also join. Applications are submitted electronically in English, go through formal (administrative a

Open to any field, technological or in the social sciences and humanities, as long as the project fits at least one EEA Funds priority: Europe's green transformation; democracy, rule of law and human rights; or social inclusion and resilience. It favours interdisciplinary, cross-sector projects and civilian-purpose work that also builds leadership skills in early-career researchers.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.17 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.zł 70M

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