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MINIATURA 10

Funds compact Polish projects for single scientific actions, pilot experiments, or research mobility.

MINIATURA 10 is the current rolling edition of the National Science Centre (NCN) micro-grant scheme, providing 5,000–50,000 PLN to fund a single discrete scientific action — a pilot study, preliminary research query, research visit, foreign consultation, or conference attendance. Projects last up to 12 months. The total budget for MINIATURA 10 is 20,000,000 PLN, distributed on a rolling basis. Unl…

A single discrete scientific action — pilot study, preliminary research, research visit, foreign consultation, or conference attendance — across all NCN disciplines for early-career Polish researchers.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–12 months
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.zł 20M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ncn.gov.pl