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SONATA BIS 16

Funds established Polish researchers for team-based basic science projects connecting lab discovery to excellence.

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SONATA BIS 16 is the 2026 edition of the National Science Centre (NCN) team-building basic-research competition, aimed at experienced researchers who obtained their doctoral degree between 5 and 12 years before the submission deadline. The programme covers all NCN discipline clusters — humanities and social sciences, sciences and technology, and life sciences — and supports projects running 36, 48…

What this grant funds

Team-building basic research grants for experienced researchers who obtained their doctoral degree 5–12 years before the submission deadline, requiring recruitment of at least one doctoral student for a minimum of 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 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–60 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