The National Science Center (NCN) has published the results of this year’s OPUS + LAP, SONATA and PRELUDIUM BIS competitions. The ranking lists included 638 projects with a total value of almost PLN 668 million.

The OPUS + LAP competition is aimed at scientists at all stages of their careers. The NCN received 2,122 applications for a total amount of over PLN 2.3 billion. Experts selected 342 projects worth over PLN 449 million for financing.

The SONATA program aims to support people starting their scientific careers in conducting innovative basic research with the use of modern equipment or an original methodological solution. Scientists submitted 1,123 applications for the total amount of PLN 891 million. Ultimately, 180 projects received funding of almost PLN 161 million.

Doctoral schools may apply for funding within the PRELUDIUM BIS call. 282 scientists starting their careers applied for the amount of almost PLN 139 million. According to the experts’ decision, 116 applicants will receive grants for nearly PLN 58 million.