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Graduate Study and Research in Poland Scholarship
Program Description
This scholarship supports graduate level research at universities in Poland by American graduate students and university faculty members with funding from the Polish Ministry of Education and Sports and the Kosciuszko Foundation. Research projects may be conducted from October 2009 through June 2010 at Polish universities and institutions which fall under the jurisdiction of the Polish Ministry of Education and Sports. The scholarship provides a stipend for dormitory housing and living expenses . Transportation to and from Poland is not included. This scholarship does not include tuition to attend classes at Polish universities.
Eligibility
Graduate level students and university faculty members who are US citizens may apply.
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on academic excellence, motivation and need to pursue research in Poland, and a clear and a well-defined research proposal. The host institution must fall under the jurisdiction of the Polish Ministry of Education and Sports.
Application Procedure
The scholarship application period for the academic year 09/10 is closed.
- Applications forms are available through January 14, 2009.
- Deadline is on or before Friday, January 15, 2009.
Kosciuszko Foundation's application instructions are slightly different than the instructions on the application form. Follow all directions listed here.
- Submit a non-refundable application fee of $50 and all supporting materials to the Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065. Submit all documents in one complete packet on or before the deadline date.
- Complete the application entitled Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange. The application appears in four languages. Use the English portion of the application and respond in English. Submit two copies of the application. Type or print your full name on each page of the application.
- Regarding question #22: Provide an abstract of your project proposal. Also, include a detailed research proposal. Maximum number of pages for the proposal: 10. Include your name, "KF Studies & Research Program" and a page number in the upper right hand corner of each page. Submit two copies of the abstract and research proposal.
- Attach copies of university level transcripts inclusive of Summer 2008.
- Attach copies of study certificates such as your level of language proficiency.
- Attach copies of undergraduate and graduate diplomas.
- Attach 2 letters of recommendation from professors. Recommendation letters should be in sealed envelopes and signed across the seal of the envelope.
- Attach a letter of invitation from the University/Institute in Poland where research is to be conducted. The letter should address the feasibility of the research project, the start and end dates of your research period and should address the university's agreement to provide access to materials, libraries, archives, and any other conditions or limitations concerning your research project. Retain a copy of the invitation letter as it will be needed for future use.
- Attach 2 passport-size photos with your name printed on the reverse. Photos are used for publication purposes.
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Scholarship Results: All applicants are notified in writing in June 2009.
Updates to this page for scholarships towards academic
year 2010-2011 will post with application materials in October
2010.
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