PCE — Exploratory Research Projects (Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie)
Offers Romanian senior researchers support through PNCDI exploratory grants for bold innovation ideas.
The PCE 2026 Exploratory Research Projects program is Romania's flagship investigator-driven research grant, administered by UEFISCDI (Unitatea Executivă pentru Finanțarea Învățământului Superior, a Cercetării, Dezvoltării și Inovării) under the National Plan for Research, Development and Innovation. The program funds fundamental and exploratory scientific research across all disciplines, and is d…
Fundamental and exploratory scientific research across all disciplines, led by senior researchers at Romanian institutions with demonstrated international recognition.
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