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PRELUDIUM 25

Supports early-career researchers before doctoral completion to run independent basic research projects in any discipline.

Between cyclesNational Science Centre (NCN) / Narodowe Centrum NaukiPoland
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PRELUDIUM 25 is the spring 2026 edition of the National Science Centre (NCN) competition designed exclusively for pre-doctoral researchers — applicants who have not yet obtained a doctoral degree at the submission deadline. The programme funds independent basic-research projects across all NCN disciplines: humanities and social sciences, sciences and technology, and life sciences. Per-project awar…

What this grant funds

Basic research grants for pre-doctoral researchers who have not yet obtained a PhD, funding independent projects of 12, 24, or 36 months across all scientific disciplines, with per-project caps of up to 210,000 PLN and a total pool of 50,000,000 PLN.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 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.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ncn.gov.pl