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PoCIDIF 1.3.2 — advanced-skills specialists from abroad for RDI excellence groups

SMEs and research organisations can receive PoCIDIF funding to bring in specialists from abroad and build RDI excellence groups around them. The call has 13,351,703 euro. The deadline has been extended until 30 October 2026, 17:00.

Who can apply
SMEs, including micro-enterprises, can apply
Total budget
13,351,703 euro (call value), across two calls
Funding amount
Research organisations, public or private, receive 100% funding
Submission period
31 July 2026, 10:00 – 30 October 2026, 17:00

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PoCIDIF 1.3.2: deadline extended to 30 October for researchers brought in from abroad, €13.35 million

Who can apply

SMEs, including micro-enterprises, can apply. Research organisations that form part of the national research and development system under Articles 7 and 8 of OG No. 57/2002, whether public or private law, can also apply.

What it covers

  • Bringing specialists with advanced skills from abroad to Romania
  • Creating research, development and innovation (RDI) centres of excellence around these specialists
Full analysis PoCIDIF 1.3.2: deadline extended to 30 October for researchers brought in from abroad, €13.35 million Conditions, steps and pitfalls, with official sources →

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  1. We analyse whether you qualify and under which programme exactly.
  2. We build the application: business plan, budget, supporting documents.
  3. We submit during the call window and follow the evaluation.
  4. We stay with you through the reimbursement file and final payment.

Frequently asked questions

Until when can projects be submitted under PoCIDIF 1.3.2?

Projects can be submitted until 30 October 2026, 17:00. The deadline was set by MIPE Order No. 1488 of 25 September 2026, which amends section 4.3.2 of the Applicant's Guide. Submission opened on 31 July 2026, at 10:00.

Who can apply under PoCIDIF Measure 1.3.2?

SMEs, including micro-enterprises, can apply. Research organisations that form part of the national research and development system under Articles 7 and 8 of OG No. 57/2002, whether public or private law, can also apply.

Do private research organisations also receive 100% funding?

Yes. The PoCIDIF Managing Authority's clarification note of 26 August 2026 states that funding of up to 100% applies to all research organisations, whether public or private. The exception is those whose economic activity exceeds 20% of their total activity: they fall under the state aid scheme approved by MIPE Order No. 3284/2023.

What is the budget of the PoCIDIF 1.3.2 call?

The call is worth 13,351,703 euro. The money is split across two calls in MySMIS2021: PCIDIF/951 for less developed regions and PCIDIF/950 for more developed regions.

Where are projects submitted?

Projects are submitted in MySMIS2021, under the call for the region where the project is carried out: PCIDIF/951/PCIDIF_P1/OP1/RSO1.1/PCIDIF_A3 (less developed regions) or PCIDIF/950/PCIDIF_P1/OP1/RSO1.1/PCIDIF_A3 (more developed regions). The call is competitive, with a submission deadline.

How long does it take to prepare the application?

It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.

What happens if I do not qualify?

We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.

Next step

Apply in the current call window — PoCIDIF 1.3.2 — specialists with advanced skills from abroad for RDI centres of excellence

Fill in the form and we will tell you whether you qualify. If you do not qualify under this programme, we will tell you which other one you could apply for — or that there is none, if that is the case.

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