INTER-PRO-UMCS

Programme description

The Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarship enables scientists, experts and artists to conduct post-doctoral research during 3 to 9 months.

The Kosciuszko Foundation Grant enables academics, who completed their Master’s degree, as well as professionalists and artists to conduct research during 3 to 9 months.

The Kosciuszko Foundation Teaching Fellowship enables academic teachers to lecture at American universities for up to 10 months. Conducted classes and lectures should concentrate around Polish culture and language. Teachers can simultaneously continue their research while lecturing.

Who can apply for the scholarship?

• The scholarship is eligible for Polish citizens or “Karta Polaka” holders permanently residing in Poland, regardless of their sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.
• Dual citizens (the United States and Poland) as well as individuals holding the United States permanent residency status (Green Card) are not eligible for the program. Applicants must hold an M.A. or M.S. degree prior to beginning the program. The preference is given to doctoral or postdoctoral candidates.  
• Current academic affiliation is required in all cases. A certificate of employment or enrollment in doctoral studies, issued by a Polish academic institution, must be presented (acceptable in Polish).
• All scholars must be able to communicate in English at a level which allows them to actively participate in discussions, classes and events conducted in English.
• Candidates who already took part in the program can apply for the scholarship again after three years from completing the previous scholarship. 
• There are no requirements regarding the candidate’s area of interest – we are looking for passion and original research ideas.

Required materials:

• 3 recommendation letters sent directly to the New York Foundation via exchangetotheus@thekf.org, 
• a filled out online application form,
• documentation: research proposal, an invitation letter from the chosen academic institution in the U.S., in which the applicant wishes to conduct research, Curriculum Vitae, passport scan, photo,
• journalists, artists and writers should send samples of their writing.

Deadline

Announcing Institution / Financing Institution

Kosciuszko Foundation Poland

Research discipline

All research disciplines

Amount of contribution

Types of eligible costs

• Scholarships usually range from $2000 to $3000 per month.
• The scholarship does not cover the costs of insurance, travel, publications, additional training or academic visits and project presentations during conferences or seminars.

Call / programme recipient

Post-doc

Professor

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