Xjenza Malta and the Polish National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) have launched a call for joint Research and Innovation projects, co-funded by Xjenza Malta through the Access2GlobalResearch (A2GR) Scheme, and by NCBR through the INNOGLOBO programme.
The aim is to foster cooperation and support joint initiatives that reflect the shared national priorities of both countries.
Funding: Up to EUR 150,000 for the Malta-based consortium.
Who Can Apply: Consortia must include at least one entity from Malta and at least one entity from Poland.
Call Topics: The thematic areas for this call are:
This page is a general summary of this opportunity. For all the necessary details about each topic, and its criteria of eligibility, please consult the call text for the 1st Malta-Poland Joint Call, and the National Rules (Non-State-Aid) for Access2GlobalResearch Scheme by Xjenza Malta.
Please fill in and send the following
TO: funding.rssd@um.edu.mt to review and support with your proposal documentation
CC: projectsupport@um.edu.mt for financial planning and budget approval
If you have any further questions or require support, get in touch with your Research Support Services Manager (RSSM).
9 March 2026 for your draft as a Coordinator
16 March 2026 for your draft as a Partner
23 March 2026 to Finalise Proposal - All Documents Ready
Submit to Xjenza Malta by 30 March 2026, and the NCBR by 30 April 2026
Adhering to deadlines is essential not only to inform the University about your intended submission but also to allow us to support you and to get your application signed in time (when applicable).
Your documents need to be submitted by you to Xjenza Malta - deadline 30 March 2026 as per instructions below. Send the following documentation to: international.xjenzamalta@gov.mt, kristina.darmanin.2@gov.mt, and funding.rssd@um.edu.mt in cc.
The Polish entity(ies) need to send their documentation to NCBR by deadline 30 April 2026.
An information session was held on 4 February 2026.
Xjenza Malta have now also shared the Presentations from this Info Session: