The Polish-American Freedom Foundation and the Leaders of Change Foundation announce a unique call for KIRKLAND RESEARCH scholarships for 2026!
How to apply:
Fill in the online application form: https://kirkland.edu.pl/dla-kandydatow/
Application deadline: March 1, 2026
About the program:
A research scholarship for research and academic residence in Poland for researchers with an established academic position.
Fields of research:
📚 Economics and Management
📚 Business, NGOs, management of culture, education, and healthcare
📚 Public Administration (government and local self-government)
📚 Law, including human rights with a focus on migration
📚 Social Studies (social psychology, sociology)
📚 Political Science and International Relations
📚 Environmental and Climate Protection
📚 Security and Cybersecurity
📚 Crisis Management
📚 Development Policy and Humanitarian Aid
📚 Fields related to the reconstruction of war-affected areas
What we offer:
📚 A scholarship for a 4-month stay
📚 Accommodation
📚 Reimbursement of travel expenses
📚 Academic and teaching package
📚 Health insurance
📚 Polish language courses
Who can apply:
📚 Citizens and residents of countries covered by the Program
📚 Up to 45 years of age
📚 At least 4 years of research experience
📚 A break of more than 6 months since the previous foreign scholarship
📚 Academic achievements, including publications
📚 Knowledge of Polish or English at a minimum B2 level