FIRST TEAM FENG

FIRST TEAM FENG is a competitive funding measure to set up a research team and conduct innovative research in Poland with potential for application. Projects are led by a principal investigator holding a doctoral degree (2 to 9 years after obtaining the degree) and should involve young scientists such as students, doctoral candidates or recent PhD graduates. The programme supports development of scientific independence, international cooperation and collaboration with Polish entrepreneurs and aims to increase competitiveness of Polish applications to ERC calls.

Project funding up to PLN 4 million to establish and run a research team; support for research activities, development of international cooperation and collaboration with entrepreneurs.

Applicants are research organisations that designate a principal investigator holding a doctoral degree obtained 2 to 9 years prior. The principal investigator must be employed in the beneficiary’s unit at least 50% full-time for the project and involve young scientists (students, doctoral students or young PhD graduates) in the team.

Applications submitted via the Foundation for Polish Science electronic system (FNP application portal). Evaluation includes formal assessment and two-stage substantive assessment with panels and an interview at the second stage.