# Daina 4

**Funder:** NCN (Narodowe Centrum Nauki)
**Deadline:** 15 September 2026
**Eligible countries:** PL
**Official call:** https://www.ncn.gov.pl/en/ogloszenia/konkursy/daina4
**Last verified:** 22 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

DAINA 4 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

Daina 4 funds basic research across all disciplines at Polish host institutions, with support for international collaborations through the Weave-UNISONO and Trans-Atlantic Platform tracks. The call welcomes researchers at any career stage conducting fundamental investigations. NCN runs this programme periodically as part of its core research portfolio.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Polish academic or research institutions
- Projects in fundamental research across any scientific discipline
- Teams interested in international partnerships via Weave-UNISONO or Trans-Atlantic Platform tracks
- Investigators at all career stages

## Key dates

- Deadline: 15 September 2026
- Basic research funding supporting single-institution and collaborative projects

## Tips for applicants

- The Weave-UNISONO and Trans-Atlantic Platform streams require named foreign partners; ensure your collaborators complete their host-country applications in parallel.
- NCN emphasises scientific merit and feasibility of the research plan; focus the proposal on clarity and impact rather than preliminary data volume.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does Daina 4 fund?

Daina 4 funds basic research projects across all scientific disciplines conducted at Polish institutions, with optional international collaboration tracks.

### Who is eligible for Daina 4?

Researchers based at Polish host institutions are eligible; the Weave-UNISONO and Trans-Atlantic Platform options also involve international partner teams.

### When is the Daina 4 deadline?

The deadline is 15 September 2026.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/ncn-narodowe-centrum-nauki-daina-4-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.