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PCE — Exploratory Research Projects (Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie)

Funds PCE - Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie Exploratory Research Projects, romania's flagship investigator-driven frontier research grant for senior researchers at Romanian institutions.

UEFISCDI — Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development & Innovation Funding (Unitatea Executivă pentru Finanțarea Învățământului Superior, a Cercetării, Dezvoltării și Inovării)RomaniaGrant
About

PCE (Exploratory Research Projects) supports fundamental and exploratory scientific research at Romanian institutions. It targets senior researchers with demonstrated international recognition who wish to lead high-level scientific projects — including both Romanian citizens and foreign researchers working abroad who bring international expertise to Romania.

PCE is part of PNCDI IV Program 5.1 'I…

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Grants under PCE — Exploratory Research Projects (Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie)

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

PCE — Exploratory Research Projects (Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie)
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Offers Romanian senior researchers support through PNCDI exploratory grants for bold innovation ideas.

RON 16M pool
Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: uefiscdi.gov.ro