Scholarships and Awards for Young Researchers are most often granted by government institutions, independent foundations, and home universities. The main entities awarding scholarships and prizes include:
1. Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW):
- Minister's awards for significant achievements in scientific, didactic, implementation, or organizational activities, as well as for lifetime accomplishments,
- Ministerial Scholarships for Outstanding Young Scientists.
2. National Science Centre (NCN):
3. Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN):
- e.g., long-term research scholarships.
4. National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA):
- e.g., international scholarships and grants.
5. Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission:
- Fulbright Scholarships to the USA.
6. Foundation for Polish Science (FNP):
- e.g., one-year scholarships for outstanding young researchers under the START program.
7. Daniel Fahrenheit Association of Universities in Gdańsk (FarU):
- e.g., awards for social initiatives.
8. Gdańsk University of Technology:
- Rector’s Awards for academic teachers and young researchers,
- Scholarships from the University’s Own Scholarship Fund for PhD students,
- Research grant scholarships (at the supervisor’s disposal),
- IDUB Scholarships for PhD students,
- Other scholarships for PhD students at Gdańsk Tech.
Universities also offer inbound research internship scholarships for top international PhD students and researchers, e.g., the Fahrenheit Scientific Scholarship of the Mayor of Gdańsk.
Information about scholarships and awards is best sought on scientific and informational portals, including: Science in Poland, Forum Akademickie, university bulletins (e.g., PG Information Bulletin), faculty newsletters, or the Doctoral School’s newsletter.