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SONATA 22

Supports early-career Polish researchers through fundamental science grants with team-scale opportunities.

ScheduledNational Science Centre (NCN) / Narodowe Centrum NaukiPoland
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SONATA 22 is the autumn 2026 edition of the National Science Centre (NCN) early-career basic-research competition, targeting researchers who obtained their doctoral degree between 2 and 7 years before the submission deadline. The programme spans all three NCN discipline clusters — humanities and social sciences, sciences and technology, and life sciences — and funds independent projects running 12…

What this grant funds

Basic research grants for early-career researchers who obtained their doctoral degree 2–7 years before the submission deadline, supporting independent projects of 12, 24, or 36 months across all scientific disciplines.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Dec 2026
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ncn.gov.pl