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PNCDI IV Program 5.2 — Human Resources (Resurse Umane)

PNCDI IV Program 5.2 — Human Resources (Resurse Umane)

Supports Romanian postdoctoral and early-career teams through PNCDI with mobility-focused innovation opportunities.

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UEFISCDI's Program 5.2 under PNCDI IV supports the career development of researchers at Romanian institutions through a portfolio of instrument-specific calls operating on continuous or periodic submission windows. Active instruments include postdoctoral research projects (PD), independent young research team grants (TE), the Odobleja Romania-USA named bilateral scholarship program, mobility grant…

What this grant funds

Researcher career development at Romanian institutions, encompassing postdoctoral fellowships, young independent research team grants, mobility and diaspora reintegration programs, bilateral scholarships, and publication support.

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.—
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: uefiscdi.gov.ro