Dates have been released for interviews in the calls launched on 16 June 2025. The results of the first stage of merit-based evaluation under MAESTRO 17 and SONATA BIS 15 will be published in the second half of December.
MAESTRO 17
- NZ – Life Sciences: 27-29 January 2026
- HS – Humanities, Social Sciences and Art Sciences: 4-6 February 2026
- ST – Physical Sciences and Engineering: 4-5 February 2026
SONATA BIS 15
- NZ – Life Sciences: 27-29 January 2026
- HS – Humanities, Social Sciences and Art Sciences: 4-6 February 2026
- ST – Physical Sciences and Engineering: 3-5 February 2026
Principal investigators will be interviewed in English. Researchers whose proposals will be recommended for the second stage of evaluation will be notified of the interviews 14 days in advance at the latest. Interviews will be held at the premises of the National Science Centre in Krakow and although principal investigators are required to participate in person, in exceptional and well-justified cases interviews may be held via available telecommunication tools. Failure to attend the interview will be regarded as a resignation from applying for funding. The cost of travel to and accommodation in Krakow will not be reimbursed.