Call for FNP Experts (FENG)

The Call for FNP Experts (FENG) is a recruitment process to create a database of candidates who can act as external experts for evaluation, review and monitoring of projects under the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021-2027 (FENG). Candidates may be specialists in scientific or business fields and, if selected, will provide evaluation of grant applications, reviews and opinions on ongoing projects, and project monitoring. The Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) acts as the Intermediate Body conducting the recruitment.

Mentoring relationship with an experienced FNP awardee; introductory training for mentors and mentees; access to an external expert for supervision; reimbursement for up to two in-person meetings (travel and accommodation within Poland).

Individuals must enjoy full civil rights, have full legal capacity, not have certain criminal convictions, not be employed by FENG Intermediate Bodies or Managing Authority, consent to processing of personal data for the Expert Database, and have the required knowledge, skills and experience. Scientific-field candidates must hold at least a doctoral degree and have at least three years of professional experience in leading scientific research within the last five years. Business-field candidates must hold at least a university degree (master’s or equivalent) and have at least three years of professional experience in R&D, knowledge transfer or company management within the last five years.

Register in the FNP electronic application system and complete the electronic application form for inclusion in the FNP DATABASE 2026.