The funding opportunity is intended for  scientists who were awarded their PhD degree after 1 January 2013 and whose scientific achievements include at least one paper published or at least one artistic achievement or achievement in research in art. 

Research activities may be carried out in the form of preliminary studies, library and archive searches or research visits. Research activities may be carried out in one or more forms, as long as it is well-justified.

The main purpose of the call is to fund research activities for the purposes of future research projects submitted to NCN calls and/or other national and international calls for research projects.

Funds of PLN 5,000 to PLN 50,000 can be carried out over a period of up to 12 months bearing in mind that the funding decision will be issued within 5 months of the proposal submission date.

Complete applications prepared in the OSF system can be submitted for verification of the Science Department until July 12, 2025, and a signed internal application for applying for project funding supported by the Dean/Director of the Institute and the Head of the Department/Division must be submitted.

Detailed information on the competition on the NCN website.