Fulbright Scholarships in the USA for Researchers. Apply Now
The Polish-American Fulbright Commission invites applications for the STEM Impact Award 2023-24 scholarship program. The call is open until May 26. Prior to that, on Thursday, May 18, there will be an online informational meeting for those interested in participating in the program.
The Polish-American Fulbright Commission invites applications for the STEM Impact Award 2023-24 scholarship program. The call is open until May 26. Prior to that, on Thursday, May 18, there will be an online informational meeting for those interested in participating in the program.
The Fulbright STEM Impact Award is a program for individuals leading research projects in STEM fields, employed at Polish academic and scientific institutions. The scholarship allows for the implementation of a 2-6 week research and/or teaching project, as well as expanding knowledge in the commercialization of science and effective grant writing at institutions in the USA. The grant can be carried out at one host institution – an American university, non-profit research institute, non-governmental organization, or another approved non-commercial institution in the USA.
Who is eligible to apply for the program?
Applications for participation in the program can be submitted by Polish citizens who hold at least a PhD degree and have a minimum of three years of experience in managing research projects and currently perform such duties. The full list of criteria to be met in order to be eligible for the scholarship is available on the program's website.
How long can the stay be?
Scholarships are offered for a period of 2 to 6 weeks. Projects longer than 2 weeks are preferred. The scholarship may start no earlier than mid-February 2024 and must be completed by September 30, 2024, at the latest.
Application deadline
The application deadline for the academic year 2023-24 is May 26, 2023, at 23:59 Polish time. The planned number of Fulbright STEM Impact Award scholarships for 2023-24 is a maximum of 6.
How to submit applications
Applications for the scholarship are submitted entirely electronically. A correctly completed application consists of two forms: the application form and the supplementary form. The following documents must be attached to the applications: project statement, bibliography, invitation from the host institution, CV, employment certificate, recommendation letters, and a form regarding research involving organisms or biological material.
Before starting to fill out the application form, please familiarize yourself with the following documents:
- Regulations for scholarships awarded by the Polish-American Fulbright Commission to Polish citizens,
- Instructions for the application form,
- Privacy policy on personal data processing.
Information meeting
Those interested in submitting an application can participate in an information meeting, which will take place on May 18 (Thursday) from 10:00 to 12:00 on the Zoom platform. During these hours, it will be possible to meet with the program coordinator and ask questions regarding the program, recruitment procedure, and obtain guidance on how to correctly complete the application form.
Questions regarding participation in the program can be directed directly to the program coordinator Justyna Maziarska-Lesisz at: justyna.maziarska@fulbright.edu.pl. More information about the program is available on the website of the Polish-American Fulbright Commission.