The Polish Government Scholarships 2025/2026 are now open to international students, researchers, doctoral candidates, and academic staff interested in studying or conducting research in Poland. This prestigious opportunity is offered through the Zawacka NAWA Programme, administered by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), and supports short-term academic stays and research exchanges under bilateral agreements between Poland and partner countries such as Switzerland.
This program is designed to promote international academic cooperation, scientific collaboration, and cultural exchange by enabling scholars to engage in studies and research activities at top Polish institutions.
Program Summary
- Host Country: Poland
- Funded By: Republic of Poland (via NAWA – Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange)
- Study Levels: Undergraduate | Graduate | Doctoral | Researchers
- Eligible Countries: Switzerland and other partner nations
- Scholarship Type: Short-term studies | Semester-based stays | One-year scholarships | Research internships
- Deadline: April 23, 2025
Program Details
The Polish Government Scholarships 2025/2026 provide financial support to individuals pursuing academic or scientific activities in Poland. The scholarships are awarded under bilateral cooperation agreements and offer access to Poland’s world-class educational and research environment.
Applicants can pursue studies, participate in research internships, or engage in collaborative academic work with Polish institutions. Each category of participant—students, doctoral candidates, and researchers—receives monthly stipends to cover living expenses.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to the following Swiss applicants:
- Undergraduate and Graduate students
- Doctoral candidates enrolled at Swiss institutions
- Researchers, academic staff, and scientists working at Swiss universities or research centers
Note:
- Dual citizens (Poland/Switzerland) are not eligible.
- Full-time PhD students enrolled in Poland are not eligible, but short-term research stays are allowed.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Students (studies or research stays): 1,800 PLN/month
- Doctoral students (research stays): 2,500 PLN/month
- Postdoctoral researchers: 3,500 PLN/month
- Fields Covered: Open to all disciplines including science, engineering, humanities, medicine, social sciences, and more.
Covered Activities
- Part-time academic studies
- Research internships or scientific stays
- Study visits for collaboration or data collection
- Teaching or academic contributions
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed application form (downloadable from Swiss universities)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of enrollment or employment
- Motivation letter
- Recommendation letter(s)
- Passport scan
- Any additional documents as specified in the application
How to Apply
- Prepare Application: Gather all required documents and combine them into a single PDF file.
- Submit to Swissuniversities:
Email your full application to: [email protected] - Nomination Process:
Swissuniversities will forward applications to the Polish Embassy in Bern. Selected nominees will then proceed to the final selection phase conducted by NAWA. - Final Submission to NAWA:
Nominees will be invited to register and submit documents via NAWA’s Academic Exchange IT System by September 30, 2025.
Important Notes
- Applicants must independently secure admission or an invitation from a Polish host university or research institution.
- NAWA does not arrange university placements.
- For extensions, contact the host university early and apply again through Swissuniversities if eligible.
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