Training
Twelve training sessions are scheduled from 25 September to 30 October of the current year. All dates are available on the training registration form. Most of the sessions will be held on-site at the University of Lodz Library, but one online meeting is also planned. We want the sessions to be as interactive as possible, so even if you don't have an idea for your research project yet, feel free to come! Together, we can develop a framework for your research project.
Schedule
Below, we present the schedule for this year's edition:
- Training sessions: 22 September – 31 October
- Submitting applications: 1 October – 31 October
- Formal assessment: 4 November – 12 November
- Content-related assessment: 13 November – 15 January
- Development and announcement of the ranking list: 16 January – 14 February
- Grant payments: 2nd half of February 2026
- Additional round of application evaluation: 23 – 28 February
- Grant payments from the second round: mid-March 2026
Support
The competition coordinator is available to assist you at every stage of the event. If you have any questions regarding the procedures or ongoing projects, we encourage you to email, call or schedule a consultation online or at the University of Lodz Career Office (Uniwersytecka 3, 4th floor, room 405). All necessary information, documents and contact details can be found on the competition website.
