The Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) implements Action 4.4 as the Implementing Authority. Increasing the HR potential of the R & D OP IR sector. The aim of the project is to provide the necessary support to the FNP in ensuring adequate personal capacity for the implementation of Measure 4.4. AFTER IR. This objective will be realised by financing the costs of personal remuneration of some of the employees who carry out the tasks of the FNP in the field of selection of competition projects, evaluation, cooperation with experts, financial management, monitoring and reporting, control, information and promotion, technical assistance, IT system. The remainder of the remuneration is financed from the FNP’s own resources.