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National Science Center – MAESTRO 18 Competition National Science Center – MAESTRO 18 Competition

National Science Center – MAESTRO 18 Competition

Deadline for submitting applications to the NCN: September 15, 2026, by 2:00 p.m.

This call for proposals is aimed at experienced researchers whose research projects will focus on conducting pioneering scientific research—including interdisciplinary research—that is important for the advancement of science, goes beyond the current state of knowledge, and has the potential to lead to scientific discoveries.

In this call for proposals, you may plan a research project lasting 36, 48, or 60 months.

The project leader must, among other requirements, have led the implementation of at least two research projects selected through national or international calls for proposals.

Complete applications prepared in the OSF system may be submitted to the Science Department for review by August 31, 2026.

By that time, you must:

make the fully completed application available to Research Department staff in the OSF system,
agree on a data management plan with the UKW Library, link.
submit the DIRE opinion regarding the equipment planned for purchase to the Research Department,
submit the application form to the Research Department, signed by all persons required by the form; link to the form.

Applications that are not made available to the staff of the Research Department by the specified deadline will not be reviewed and will not be sent to the NCN.

Detailed information about the call for proposals is available on the NCN website.