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Poland’s International Research Agendas 1/2026 call

Poland’s International Research Agendas 1/2026 call has a PLN 60 million budget and is open to research organisations until 30 September 2026.

By Paulina Złotko 5 min readFact checked 2026-09-13

Poland’s International Research Agendas 1/2026 call is a FENG funding route for research organisations. Applications run from 1 to 30 September 2026 and the total call budget is PLN 60 million. The programme supports specialised research units and teams designed to compete internationally.

Key facts

| Item | Detail | |---|---| | Programme | FENG 2.1 International Research Agendas | | Managing body | Foundation for Polish Science | | Applicants | Research organisations | | Call budget | PLN 60 million | | Application period | 1–30 September 2026 | | Focus | Internationally competitive research units and teams |

Who can apply?

The route is aimed at research organisations capable of developing a specialised scientific agenda with international relevance and delivering it through an appropriately structured unit or team.

Who does not meet the basic conditions?

This is not a standard investment grant for ordinary companies, nor a route for an individual researcher applying without an eligible research organisation.

What can the support cover?

Funding supports the delivery of an international research agenda and the development of a unit or team capable of competing internationally. Detailed eligible-cost and project rules are set in the official call documentation.

How to prepare

  1. Define the research problem and international value of the proposed agenda.
  2. Confirm the research organisation’s legal and institutional eligibility.
  3. Develop the team, scientific leadership and international-cooperation model.
  4. Complete the application and required annexes before 30 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply?

Eligible research organisations meeting the conditions of the 1/2026 call.

What is the call budget?

The published call budget is PLN 60 million.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on 30 September 2026.

Is this a general business grant?

No. It is designed for research organisations creating internationally competitive research units and teams.

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Check whether the call fits your project

A funding decision should start with applicant eligibility, project fit and timing. Book a Funding Opportunity Review to assess the route before committing resources to an application.

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