# Coordination & Capacity Kick-off

**Funder:** NCN (Narodowe Centrum Nauki)
**Deadline:** 1 September 2026
**Eligible countries:** PL
**Official call:** https://www.ncn.gov.pl/en/ogloszenia/konkursy/cc-kick-off
**Last verified:** 22 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Coordination & Capacity Kick-off call from Poland's National Science Centre (NCN), funding basic research across all disciplines. Open to researchers at Polish host institutions; the international Weave-UNISONO and Trans-Atlantic Platform calls additionally involve foreign partner teams.

## Summary

Coordination & Capacity Kick-off is an NCN call funding basic research coordination projects and capacity-building activities across all disciplines at Polish institutions. The call is open to researchers based in Poland and includes options for international partnerships through the linked Weave-UNISONO and Trans-Atlantic Platform tracks. This is a single-deadline funding opportunity from Poland's National Science Centre.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Polish academic or research institutions
- Project leaders seeking to establish or strengthen research coordination networks
- Teams pursuing international partnerships via Weave-UNISONO or Trans-Atlantic Platform tracks
- Capacity-building projects in any research discipline

## Key dates

- Deadline: 1 September 2026
- Open to basic research coordination and capacity projects across all disciplines

## Tips for applicants

- If pursuing international co-funding via Weave-UNISONO or Trans-Atlantic Platform, coordinate with your foreign partner's submission timeline early.
- Clearly articulate the coordination or capacity outcome; NCN priorities explicit network-building or research infrastructure gains over solo-team projects.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does NCN Coordination & Capacity Kick-off fund?

Basic research coordination projects and capacity-building activities across all research disciplines at Polish host institutions. The call includes options for international partnerships through Weave-UNISONO and Trans-Atlantic Platform tracks.

### Who is eligible for the NCN Coordination & Capacity Kick-off?

Researchers based at Polish institutions; international collaborations are supported via specific partnership tracks.

### When is the deadline for the NCN Coordination & Capacity Kick-off?

The deadline is 1 September 2026.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/ncn-narodowe-centrum-nauki-coordination-capacity-kick-off-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.