The Polish Government Scholarships 2025/2026 offer an excellent opportunity for international students, doctoral students, researchers, and faculty members to pursue short-term studies, research internships, or part-time study experiences in Poland. This prestigious scholarship initiative, offered within the Zawacka NAWA program and administered by the Polish National Academic Exchange Agency (NAWA), is designed to promote academic cooperation through bilateral agreements between Poland and partner countries, including Switzerland.

Through this program, selected applicants can benefit from funded academic and research stays in Poland and enhance international cooperation, academic exchange, and scientific collaboration across various disciplines and institutions.

This program is ideal for students and researchers seeking to gain international experience while studying or conducting research in one of Europe's most culturally rich and academically advanced countries. With generous monthly stipends and full support for academic integration, the Polish Government Scholarships 2025/2026 are an excellent opportunity to explore Poland's higher education and research systems.

Details of Polish Government Scholarships 2025/2026:

• Host country: Poland
• Funded by: Republic of Poland (via NAWA – Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange)
• Study levels: Bachelor's, Postgraduate, Doctorate, Researchers
• Types of scholarships:
  • Short-term and semester-based
  • One-year academic scholarships
  • Research training

Benefits of Polish government scholarships:

• Students (study or research stay): 1800 PLN/month
• PhD students (research stays): 2,500 PLN/month
• Postdoctoral researchers: 3,500 PLN/month

Fields of study:

Open to all academic fields in science, engineering, humanities, medicine, technology, social sciences, and more.

Who can apply?

The following categories of Swiss applicants are eligible:

• Undergraduate and graduate students
• PhD candidates registered at Swiss institutions
• Researchers, scientists and academic staff working at Swiss universities or research centres

Note: Dual citizens (Poland/Switzerland) are not eligible.

Those continuing their studies for a full doctorate at Polish doctoral schools are also not eligible , but short-term research visits are permitted.

Type of activities covered:

• Part-time study at Polish universities
• Research residencies or scientific training
• Study visits for academic cooperation
• Data collection for theses or research
• Teaching commitments or other scholarly assignments

Required documents:

• Completed application form (downloadable via Swiss Universities)
• the biography
• Academic Records
• Certificate of registration or employment
• Motivational letter
• Letters of recommendation
• Passport scan
• Any additional supporting documents mentioned in the application

Application deadline:

The application deadline for Polish Government Scholarships 2025/2026 is April 23, 2025.

Where to apply?

Email your complete application in one PDF file to:

• stip@swissuniversities.ch

The Swiss Scholarship Service will forward the applications to the Polish Embassy in Bern, which will select the candidates for the final round, which will be conducted by NAWA.

Final steps after nomination:

NAWA will contact selected applicants and ask them to register and submit their documents via the NAWA Academic Exchange IT system.

• NAWA application deadline: September 30, 2025

Important Notes:

• Applicants must arrange admission or invitation independently with a host university or Polish research centre.
• NAWA does not facilitate university admission.
• For scholarship extensions, consult your host university in advance and apply via Swissuniversities if you are eligible.

Other opportunities for Swiss students:

In addition to the Zawacka NAWA programme, Swiss students and scholars can explore:

• NAWA Scholarship Programs (for International Students and Scholars)
• National Science Center of Poland (NCN) Scholarships and Fellowships