Application Deadline:
29 May 2026
About Organisation
The National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) is a Polish government institution dedicated to strengthening international academic collaboration and enhancing the global presence of Polish research and education. It supports researchers, students, and institutions through mobility programmes, partnerships, and funding opportunities. NAWA plays a key role in connecting Polish academia with leading global universities, enabling knowledge exchange and innovation. Through initiatives like the Bekker NAWA Programme Poland, the agency promotes research excellence, fosters international cooperation, and builds long-term academic networks that contribute to scientific advancement and institutional development both within Poland and globally.
About the Grant
The Bekker NAWA Programme Poland is an international research mobility grant designed to support researchers and doctoral candidates affiliated with Polish institutions. It enables participants to undertake research stays, postdoctoral fellowships, and doctoral study periods abroad while collaborating with global academic institutions. The programme focuses on strengthening international research partnerships, enhancing access to world-class facilities, and supporting the collection of research materials. By promoting academic exchange and global exposure, this international research grant helps scholars expand their expertise, contribute to high-impact research, and build long-term collaborations that elevate the quality and visibility of Polish scientific output.
Who can Apply?
The Bekker NAWA Programme Poland is open to researchers and doctoral candidates affiliated with Polish scientific or academic institutions. Eligible applicants include postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, and scholars actively engaged in research activities within Poland. Applicants must demonstrate a clear research objective, strong institutional affiliation, and a well-defined plan for international collaboration. The programme is best suited for individuals seeking academic mobility grants, postdoctoral fellowships abroad, or opportunities to complete part of their doctoral studies internationally. Candidates should also present a compelling case for conducting their research abroad and show alignment with global research institutions.
How to Apply?
Applicants must prepare a detailed research proposal outlining objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes. They should identify a relevant international host institution and establish collaboration. A clear timeline aligned with the programme’s schedule is essential. Supporting documents, including academic credentials and institutional affiliation, must be submitted. Proposals should strongly justify the need for conducting research abroad and highlight long-term academic and institutional benefits.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Bekker NAWA Programme Poland April 2026 intake is 29 May 2026. Applicants are advised to prepare documents and proposals well in advance.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
