The presence of foreign scientists at Lublin universities is a significant factor contributing to establishing the prestige of local universities and the city. The City of Lublin has created Visiting Professors in Lublin Program whose goal is to support local universities and institutes for research and development, which invite outstanding personalities of science and business to contribute to internationalisation of Lublin academic society, incl.: scientific research and promotion of science among the inhabitants of Lublin.
Visiting Professors in Lublin Program is arranged by Lublin Municipal Office and inspired by Research in Lublin – a special program established by Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, whose goal is to increase the number of foreign scientists at the university. The main aims of the Visiting Professors in Lublin Program are:
Lublin universities and research and scientific institutes located in Lublin can participate in the Program and get funds for the promotion of the Lublin Commune from 5 000 to 20 000 zloty gross. The total budget for one edition of the Program is 100 000 zloty gross. The Organizer of the Program does not specify the minimum own contribution of the Applicant, which would condition the participation in the Program.
The applications for support in the 2nd edition of the Program will be accepted from October 1, 2021 to October 31, 2022 for visits taking place from January 1, 2022 to December 10, 2023.
The 2nd edition of the Program will be adjudicated by December 31, 2022.
Katarzyna Bujan
Strategy and Entrepreneurship Department
Lublin Municipal Office
Phone: +48 81 466 25 15
E-mail: katarzyna.bujan@lublin.eu
