Kirkland Research - Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program 2026

📝 About Kirkland Research - Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program

The Kirkland Research Scholarships are designed for researchers with established academic experience who seek to advance applied, policy-oriented, or interdisciplinary research.

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Participants of the Kirkland Research - Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend paid for four months (2,700 PLN per month)
• Accommodation provided during the four-month stay in Poland
• Reimbursement of travel expenses (arrival in Poland and return) according to limits set annually
• Reimbursement of public transport costs
• Scientific and didactic package up to PLN 3,500
• Health insurance for medical outpatient care, treatment costs in case of an emergency, and civil liability insurance
• Participation in additional training courses and Polish language classes

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Have citizenship and permanent residence in one of the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan.
  The competition is also open to citizens of Belarus or Ukraine residing in Poland for political reasons, who found themselves in Poland after January 2025.
• Be under 45 years of age.
• Have experience in research and scientific work – minimum 4 years.
• Have at least two years break from participation in any previous scholarship abroad that was longer than 6 months.
  (This criterion does not apply to candidates from Ukraine or Belarus staying in Poland since 2025.)
• Have scientific achievements, including publications.
• Have knowledge of Polish or English at minimum B2 level.
  (If English is at B2 level, Polish must be at least at A1 level.)

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 01 March, 2026

Required Documents:

Applicants must fill out the online application form and include the following:

1. Personal data questionnaire
2. Description of the candidate’s scientific activity
3. Research work project – justification for participation in the Kirkland Research Program, together with proposals for how the results of conducted research will be used (7500-12000 characters with spaces)
4. Two letters of reference (in Polish or English) confirming:
   • The candidate’s achievements
   • Qualifications
   • The usefulness of the research to be conducted through participation in the program for the candidate’s further development and work in their professional or social field
5. A copy of the PhD diploma

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the program here.
• Apply for the program using the application form.

This opportunity is ideal for researchers looking to expand their academic horizons and contribute to interdisciplinary and policy-oriented research. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Stipend paid for four months (2,700 PLN per month)
• Accommodation provided during the four months stay in Poland
• Reimbursement of travel expenses (arrival in Poland and return) according to limits set annually
• Reimbursement of public transport costs
• Scientific and didactic package up to PLN 3,500
• Health insurance for medical outpatient care, treatment costs in case of an emergency, and civil liability insurance
• Participation in additional training courses and Polish language classes