Scientists from foreign universities and research centres with at least a PhD degree are invited to submit applications to the next edition of the Ulam Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange programme.
The aim of the programme is to increase the degree of internationalization of Polish universities and scientific institutions. The Ulam NAWA programme allows recognized and promising scientists to come to Poland, enables them to complete an internship, as well as establish and deepen scientific cooperation in Polish research and academic centers. Thanks to the programme, it is possible to gradually increase the number of foreign scientists involved in scientific research and teaching in Poland, and thus strengthen the potential of Polish units.
The Ulam NAWA programme enables arrivals for the purpose of:
– conducting scientific research
– completing a postdoctoral internship
– obtaining materials for research or scientific publication
In addition to the above activities, stays may also include teaching classes.
Stays of foreign scientists in Poland may last from 6 to 24 months.
Recruitment in this year’s edition will be conducted from February 15, 2024 to May 15, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. local time, in the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange IT system.
The application under the Programme shall be submitted also by a scientist with at least a doctoral degree or an equivalent degree obtained abroad, who, together with the institution of the Polish higher education and science system, has obtained the Seal of Excellence certificate under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Detailed information about the 2024 edition is available in the Call for Recruitment 8/2024.
Important changes in the 2024 recruitment
When calculating the amount of financing, the following are taken into account::
1) monthly scholarship of PLN 7,500
2) lump sum for living and accommodation costs in Poland in the amount of PLN 4,000 per month
3) lump sum for travel costs depending on the country of arrival
4) support for children or people with disabilities
The Project implementation period includes the mobility period (period of stay in the host centre) plus 3 months. The project must be implemented within the Programme implementation period.
The reserve of 3 months added to the length of stay at the centre was introduced to limit the number of annexes regarding date changes, and at the same time facilitate the settlement of stays, which often cannot start on the first day of the month.
Detailed information about the programme, call for recruitment and regulations