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The call is open to well-established and outstanding researchers aiming to conduct pioneering research, including interdisciplinary research, which is significant for the development of science, goes beyond the current state-of-the-art and may result in scientific discoveries.

The principal investigator must have at least a doctoral degree and, in the proposal submission year or within the last 10 years prior to the proposal submission year, has had at least five papers published in renowned Polish or international academic press/journals, has acted as the principal investigator in at least two research projects funded under national or international calls for proposals, and meets other call criteria, relating to membership of committees, the publication of monographs, presentations at conferences, awards or distinctions, membership of associations or organisations, authorship of works, or participation in festivals.

MAESTRO projects may last 36, 48 or 60 months; they are not subject to any budgetary or thematic restrictions, provided they fall within the field of basic research. The grants can be allocated for remuneration, scholarships, the purchase of scientific and research equipment, software, materials, services, trips, visits, consultations, and other essential costs. The involvement of post-doc(s) or doctoral student(s) for the total period of at least 72 months is obligatory.

For more information and call documents, see the website of the National Science Centre.