Apply for a Fulbright grant to Poland, a modern European Union country in the heart of Europe!

With its picturesque old towns and medieval architecture, wild forests and powdery-sand beaches, humming city life and imaginative culinary scene, Poland is a country that is as captivating as it is surprising. In addition to all that, a competitive higher education system, relatively low living costs, and easy access to other European countries make Poland a perfect destination for an unforgettable study abroad experience.

  • A competitive higher education system with nearly 400 universities and institutions of higher education and long academic tradition.
  • High English language proficiency.
  • English is widely used at the university level.
  • Relatively low living costs. While living standards are comparable with those in Western European countries, the cost of living in Poland, even in bigger cities, is significantly lower.
  • Unique location in the heart of Europe with easy access to other European countries.
  • Rich geographical diversity and cultural heritage.

Who we are looking for

We invite Candidates who:

  • demonstrate a need to conduct their projects specifically in Poland and in the preferred institution. We look for feasible and well-described projects containing research methodologies or syllabus reflecting effective pedagogical approaches.
  • can speak clearly and lucidly about their ideas (what, how and why they want to conduct their research in Poland) and who can express the impact of the grant on their plans and career.
  • exhibit ambassadorial values and skills to further the goal of cultural understanding while in Poland. 

Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Grants overview

U.S. Scholar Program

Offers opportunities for American academics, artists, and experienced professionals to lecture (4-10 months) or conduct research (3-10 months) at Polish academic and research institutions. 

Proposals are welcome from candidates in all disciplines with established relations with the host institution. We also offer four Distinguished Chair posts and one research award together with our partner institutions:

American Studies Center University of Warsaw
Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
UMCS
Centre for East European Studies at the University of Warsaw

Beside the research, grantees have the opportunity to participate in variety of enrichment activities and engage in public diplomacy by delivering presentations, seminars, and workshops on U.S. higher education and culture across Poland.

Spread the word about the Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards to Poland and inform us of prospective U.S. scholars who would be strong candidates to the program. If you have a colleague who could contribute to and gain from the program, refer them, or share this link with them. IIE staff will contact them to set up an advising session and explore their interests. We encourage you to share this link with your networks as well! 

U.S. Student Program

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers U.S. citizens who have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree but have not yet earned a PhD (including graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds) the opportunity to conduct a research project (9-10 months) in Poland.

Proposals are welcome from candidates in all disciplines with established relationships with the host institution. During their stay in Poland, grantees conduct a research project agreed upon with the hosting institution and approved by the Fulbright Commission.

In addition to their research, grantees have the opportunity to participate in a variety of enrichment activities and engage in public diplomacy by delivering presentations, seminars, and workshops on U.S. higher education and culture across Poland.

English Teaching Assistant Program

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program offers U.S. citizens who have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree but have not yet earned a PhD (graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds) an opportunity to to teach and co-teach practical and specialized English language classes at higher higher education institutions and research institutes in Poland.

Besides teaching, grantees have the opportunity to participate in variety of enrichment activities and engage in public diplomacy by delivering presentations, seminars, and workshops on U.S. higher education and culture across Poland.

Specialist Program

The Fulbright Specialist Program pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with host institutions abroad to share their expertise, strengthen institutional linkages, hone their skills, gain international experience, and learn about other cultures while building capacity at their overseas host institutions.

Fulbright Specialists can apply their knowledge and expertise to a diverse array of activities, including but not limited to:

  • Delivering seminars, training sessions, or workshops
  • Consulting on faculty or workforce development
  • Developing academic or training curricula and materials
  • Lecturing at the graduate or undergraduate level
  • Engaging in strategic or institutional planning
  • Conducting needs assessments or evaluations for a program or institution

Polish institutions can apply for participation in the program through an open competition, specifying the name of a specialist in the application or requesting the assignment of someone with the appropriate qualifications.

Fulbright Schuman Program

The Fulbright Schuman Program offers grants to American students and professionals, including those in training – decision-makers, policy-makers, and individuals from industry, media, politics, academia, and public administration – who wish to study, research, or lecture on topics relevant to U.S.-EU relations, EU policy, or EU institutions.

Grant benefits

Benefits may vary depending on the program. Contact our Program Officers for details.

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A monthly stipend

Roundtrip travel allowance

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One-off allowances for relocation and to cover research, book and conference fees

Private healthcare

Support (incl. funding) for accompanying family members

Administrative and academic support

Professional development and networking opportunities

Enrichment activities

Lifelong membership to the Fulbright Poland grantee and alumni community

Testimonials

Not sure if a Fulbright grant to Poland is for you? Dive into the captivating testimonials shared by our American alumni, and embark on a journey through their transformative experiences!

Kinga Nimz

A year ago, I wouldn’t have imagined that I would fulfill one of my dreams – working and learning from experts in the field of bioinformatics in the USA. Currently, I am a second-year master’s student in Chemistry with a specialization in Digital Chemistry at the University of GdaÅ„sk.

Maryellen Zbrozek

I've made so many great connections with people in my community, people at my university and those connections have really made my experience worthwhile.

Karolina Sanchewska

I've been stationed in Krakow for the duration of my grant researching mosses, and I love it here! Poland has so much to offer.

Elanta Slowek

I chose Poland because I recently studied business and I am aware of the new government initiative to introduce innovation into this country and I was very interested in discovering more about what that means.

Program Officers

Contact Aleksandra for the English Teaching Assistant Program and Paulina for other programs for American students and scholars.

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