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Dioscuri 5
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Dioscuri 5 is a basic research grant from Poland's National Science Centre (NCN), open to all disciplines with no field restriction, for researchers based at Polish host institutions. Related NCN calls in the same family, Weave-UNISONO and the bilateral DAINA/GRIEG programmes, require a foreign partner team, making Dioscuri 5 the option for researchers who don't need an international co-applicant.
Details
| Funder | NCN |
| Deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| Eligible countries | PL |
Eligibility & scope
DIOSCURI 5 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 bilateral DAINA/GRIEG calls additionally involve foreign partner teams.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers affiliated with a Polish host institution
- •Applicants working in any research discipline under a basic research framework
- •Researchers not requiring a foreign partner (for the core Dioscuri 5 track)
- •Those considering related NCN international calls (Weave-UNISONO, DAINA, GRIEG) if a foreign partner team is available
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 15 September 2026
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Confirm whether your project fits the standard Dioscuri 5 track or one of NCN's partner-linked calls (Weave-UNISONO, DAINA, GRIEG), since eligibility and partner requirements differ.
- ✓Host institution must be based in Poland, line up institutional backing early given the short window before the deadline.
- ✓Because the call spans all disciplines, frame the proposal's novelty and methodology clearly for a multidisciplinary review panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds the Dioscuri 5 call?
Dioscuri 5 is funded by Poland's National Science Centre (NCN).
What research does Dioscuri 5 fund?
It funds basic research across all disciplines, with no field restriction.
Do I need a foreign partner to apply for Dioscuri 5?
Not for the standard Dioscuri 5 call, but related NCN calls like Weave-UNISONO and the bilateral DAINA/GRIEG programmes require a foreign partner team.
When is the Dioscuri 5 deadline?
The deadline is 15 September 2026.
Is Dioscuri 5 open to researchers outside Poland?
Applicants must be based at a Polish host institution, though NCN's related international calls can involve foreign partner teams.
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