PRELUDIUM
Supports PhD candidates in Poland building first independent research projects through foundational university-linked grants.
About
PRELUDIUM is NCN's basic-research grant for PhD candidates who do not yet hold a doctoral degree at the submission deadline. It is designed to give early-stage researchers their first independent project under the National Science Centre in Poland. The spring 2026 call, PRELUDIUM 25, carries a total budget of 50,000,000 PLN.
The programme uses fixed award ceilings by project length: 70,000 PLN fo…
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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.