POLONISTA NAWA Scholarship and Fellowship Programme

The POLONISTA NAWA Scholarship and Fellowship Programme is an initiative of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) designed to support foreigners who want to study or research the Polish language and culture. It enables foreigners to pursue partial studies or research stays at Polish universities and research institutions, focusing on Polish language, Polish studies, literature, and related fields. The program provides monthly financial support during the stay and access to university libraries and archives.

Monthly stipend during stay; access to university libraries and archives; opportunities to conduct studies or research in Polish language, culture and related fields.

Open to foreign students, doctoral candidates, and researchers affiliated with universities or research institutions outside Poland who wish to study or conduct research in Polish language, culture, history, or related fields.

Submit applications through the official NAWA online system, select a preferred Polish university or research institution, and follow the host-specific instructions.