UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships

With a view to promoting human resource capacities in developing countries and enhancing international understanding and friendship among nations and peoples, the Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the UNESCO Chair for Science, Technology, and Engineering at the AGH University of Krakow (Poland) are placing at the disposal of UNESCO thirty (30) fellowships for the benefit of a number of developing Member States. Beneficiaries of these fellowships will be given the opportunity to undertake an individual research programme in the field of science, technology, and engineering for a duration of 6 months between October 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.

Fellowships Information

Aims and Benefits

Facilities Offered by the Polish authorities

• Free tuition and access to the university facilities are based on local regulations.
• Monthly allowance of 1800 PLN for BSc degree students and 2200 PLN for MSc degree students (1 USD = approximately 4 PLN). All living expenses and accommodation in Poland are to be borne by the fellow with this allowance.
• A one-time special allowance of 1800 PLN for BSc degree students or 2200 PLN for MSc degree students is to be paid upon arrival in Poland (for a 6-month stay period). This sum will cover different activities related to your stay in Krakow, such as an obligatory medical check-up upon arrival (in accordance with the internal regulations for all students); cultural, historical, and/or touristic visits; conferences, workshops, and seminars related to your studies.

Facilities Offered by UNESCO

• International travel expenses (by the most direct, economical route) from the beneficiary’s country to and from Poland will be covered by UNESCO.
• Health insurance for fellowship beneficiaries who are declared medically fit: UNESCO fellowship holders may be covered by a health insurance policy taken out by the organization for the duration of their fellowship. UNESCO will subscribe to health insurance on behalf of awarded fellows and cover the cost incurred.
• One-time special pocket allowance of US$120 (one hundred and twenty US dollars).

VISA

Fellows from countries where Polish embassies or consulates exist need to obtain their entry visa to Poland prior to their departure. Fellows from countries where no such Embassy or Consulate exists must acquire their visa through the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Poland.

UNESCO and the Government of the Republic of Poland provide no allowance to defray passport and visa expenses. Fellows shall secure their own visas themselves.

Qualifications 

Candidates should refer to Annex III for the specific criteria and qualifications required by each field of research and project.

Note that for some fields of research and projects, only candidates from certain regions are eligible to apply. Please refer to Annex IV for detailed information.

How to Apply