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OPUS

Supports Polish researchers across career stages through National Science Centre grants for independent basic-research work.

OPUS is the National Science Centre's main basic-research competition in Poland. It sits under NCN and is open to researchers at every career stage. The current OPUS 31 call carries a total budget of 550,000,000 PLN, which shows the scale of the programme within NCN's portfolio.

The route uses grant funding rather than equity or loans, and the project budget is set case by case according to the s…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.ncn.gov.pl