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PCE — Exploratory Research Projects (Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie)

PCE — Exploratory Research Projects (Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie)

Offers Romanian senior researchers support through PNCDI exploratory grants for bold innovation ideas.

Between cyclesUEFISCDI — Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development & Innovation Funding (Unitatea Executivă pentru Finanțarea Învățământului Superior, a Cercetării, Dezvoltării și Inovării)Romania
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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…

What this grant funds

Fundamental and exploratory scientific research across all disciplines, led by senior researchers at Romanian institutions with demonstrated international recognition.

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.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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.RON 16M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: uefiscdi.gov.ro