• A competitive higher education system with nearly 400 universities and institutions of higher education and long academic tradition.
• High English language proficiency.

• English is widely used at the university level.
• Relatively low living costs. While living standards are comparable with those in Western European countries, the cost of living in Poland, even in bigger cities, is significantly lower.

• Unique location in the heart of Europe with easy access to other European countries.
• Rich geographical diversity and cultural heritage.

Offers opportunities for American academics, artists, and experienced professionals to lecture (4-10 months) or conduct research (3-10 months) at Polish academic and research institutions. 

Proposals are welcome from candidates in all disciplines with established relations with the host institution. We also offer four Distinguished Chair posts and one research award together with our partner institutions:

• Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences at Adam Mickiewicz University
• Distinguished Scholar in Humanities at Maria Curie-Sklodowska University
• Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences at the American Studies Center, University of Warsaw
• Teaching East European and Eurasian Studies at the Centre for East European Studies, University of Warsaw
• Fulbright Writer-in-Residence at Adam Mickiewicz University

Beside the research, grantees have the opportunity to participate in variety of enrichment activities and engage in public diplomacy by delivering presentations, seminars, and workshops on U.S. higher education and culture across Poland.

Spread the word about the Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards to Poland and inform us of prospective U.S. scholars who would be strong candidates to the program. If you have a colleague who could contribute to and gain from the program, refer them, or share this link with them. IIE staff will contact them to set up an advising session and explore their interests. We encourage you to share this link with your networks as well! 

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers U.S. citizens who have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree but have not yet earned a PhD (including graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds) the opportunity to conduct a research project (9-10 months) in Poland.

Proposals are welcome from candidates in all disciplines with established relationships with the host institution. During their stay in Poland, grantees conduct a research project agreed upon with the hosting institution and approved by the Fulbright Commission.

In addition to their research, grantees have the opportunity to participate in a variety of enrichment activities and engage in public diplomacy by delivering presentations, seminars, and workshops on U.S. higher education and culture across Poland.

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program offers U.S. citizens who have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree but have not yet earned a PhD (graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds) an opportunity to to teach and co-teach practical and specialized English language classes at higher higher education institutions and research institutes in Poland.

Besides teaching, grantees have the opportunity to participate in variety of enrichment activities and engage in public diplomacy by delivering presentations, seminars, and workshops on U.S. higher education and culture across Poland.

The Fulbright Specialist Program pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with host institutions abroad to share their expertise, strengthen institutional linkages, hone their skills, gain international experience, and learn about other cultures while building capacity at their overseas host institutions.

Fulbright Specialists can apply their knowledge and expertise to a diverse array of activities, including but not limited to:

• Delivering seminars, training sessions, or workshops
• Consulting on faculty or workforce development
• Developing academic or training curricula and materials
• Lecturing at the graduate or undergraduate level
• Engaging in strategic or institutional planning
• Conducting needs assessments or evaluations for a program or institution

Polish institutions can apply for participation in the program through an open competition, specifying the name of a specialist in the application or requesting the assignment of someone with the appropriate qualifications.

The Fulbright Schuman Program offers grants to American students and professionals, including those in training – decision-makers, policy-makers, and individuals from industry, media, politics, academia, and public administration – who wish to study, research, or lecture on topics relevant to U.S.-EU relations, EU policy, or EU institutions.