The Graduate / Postgraduate Studies and Research Scholarship supports research at various universities in Poland by American graduate students and university faculty members. This scholarship is awarded under the auspices of the Kosciuszko Foundation’s Exchange Program with Poland and Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).
The scholarship includes 1,800 PLN per month from NAWA as well as $500 per month from the Kosciuszko Foundation. The scholarship is paid out in installments after arrival in Poland. The Studies & Research scholarship does not cover the cost of tuition nor airfare to Poland.
Studies and Research projects may be conducted from October 1, 2025 through June 30th, 2026, at public universities and institutions of higher learning in Poland. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other Polish government supported scholarship.
The grant is for stays of a minimum of 3 months.
Scholarships are awarded for: Graduate and postdoctoral research in Poland, Teaching Fellowships, or Undergraduate and graduate full-time studies at Polish public universities.
There are no restrictions to fields of studies and research.
Eligibility varies, but applicants much be U.S. citizens.