NCN Launches EEA & Norway Grants Calls

The National Science Centre (NCN) has announced the launch of the GRIEG BIS and Coordination & Capacity Kick-off calls, which are a part of the Basic Research programme operated by NCN within the framework of the 4th edition of the EEA and Norway Grants.

The funding supports projects conducted in bilateral partnerships between Poland and the EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein). The current edition of the Grants will focus on research that may have potentially significant socio-economic implications in three priority areas:

• European green transition,
• democracy, rule of law, and human rights,
• social inclusion and resilience.

GRIEG BIS

Under GRIEG BIS, research projects may be planned for a period of 36 months. Funding is available for international partnerships led by Polish research organisations, involving at least one partner from Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein. The combined costs of partners from the Donor States must not exceed 40% of the total project budget. A joint proposal drafted by a partner is submitted electronically to the OSF submission system by the Polish leader. The principal investigator must be at least a PhD holder at the time of submission. While proposals submitted to the call may cover all research fields and topics, they must address challenges within the three priority areas. 

Proposals may be submitted until 30 September 2026. With a total budget of EUR 50,000,000, individual project grants will range from EUR 800,000 to EUR 1,500,000.

GRIEG Bis application form will be available in the OSF online submission system no late than 25th June, 2026

COORDINATION & CAPACITY KICK-OFF

The Coordination & Capacity Kick-off call supports Polish research teams, particularly those led by early-career researchers, in forming international partnerships with partners from the Donor State and developing interdisciplinary project concepts.

This will be achieved through bilateral working visits for face-to-face cooperation, alongside tailored capacity building activities, through which NCN will provide beneficiaries with targeted support based on the needs identified during the application process.

The submission deadline is 1 September 2026. The call has a total budget of EUR 150,000 and provides simplified funding in the form of a lump sum of EUR 2,800 per grant to cover travel and networking costs.

The Coordination & Capacity Kick-off call is a preparatory phase for the upcoming LANGSPIL call, scheduled for launch in November 2026. LANGSPIL will be a major funding opportunity with a total budget of EUR 12,000,000, supporting 3-year interdisciplinary basic research projects integrating multiple disciplines, with a particular emphasis on the social sciences and humanities. Participation in the C&C Kick-off call does not create any obligation to submit a full proposal under the LANGSPIL call.

Matchmaking Tool

To facilitate the formation of international consortia, NCN has launched a dedicated EEA & Norway Grants Partner Matchmaking Tool which allows Polish research organisations and potential partners from Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein to showcase their expertise and connect directly with one another. Researchers are strongly encouraged to register and create their profiles to maximise their chances of finding suitable partners for the GRIEG BIS and Coordination & Capacity Kick-off calls. Matchmaking Tool

Potential applicants should carefully review the official call documents before preparing and submitting their proposals. To provide further guidance, NCN will host a webinar on the GRIEG BIS and Kick-off calls, followed by a Q&A session on 8 July 2026 at 10AM CEST. The webinar will be held via the ClickMeeting platform and anyone interested in the webinar may register in advance through the registration link available here. The number of participants is limited to 500.