Ulam NAWA Programme 2026

Deadline: May 15, 2026

other

6 to 24 months (duration)

partially funded

Poland

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About Ulam NAWA Programme

The Ulam NAWA Programme aims to enhance the internationalisation of Polish higher education and research institutions. It supports Polish institutions in employing outstanding scientists from abroad for a duration of 6 to 24 months.

Key Details:

Sponsor Organisation: NAWA - Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange

🎁 Benefits of Ulam NAWA Programme

Under this programme, the host institution may apply for funding covering:

Remuneration of the Principal Investigator: Up to PLN 17,000 per month (full-time employment; employer’s costs included).
Remuneration of the Inviting Person: Up to PLN 1,200 per month (task-based allowance).

The maximum project funding is PLN 436,800.

✅ Ulam NAWA Programme Requirements

Host Institution:

The applicant and beneficiary of the funding must be a host institution in Poland.
Eligible applicants include higher education institutions and research institutes as defined in the Polish Law on Higher Education and Science.
There is no limit to the number of applications submitted by one institution, provided that each application concerns a different Principal Investigator.

Principal Investigator:

The Principal Investigator must:

Hold at least a doctoral degree.
Be employed at a foreign higher education or research institution (or have completed such employment after 31 August 2025).
Not have worked or studied in Poland within 3 years prior to the call deadline, and not have stayed in Poland for more than 3 consecutive months during that period.
Demonstrate at least 3 significant scientific achievements within the last 5 years.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline:

15 May, 2026

How to Apply:

Visit the official application website to apply.

For further details, visit the official NAWA website or contact the programme organisers directly.

Benefits

Remuneration of the Principal Investigator – up to PLN 17,000 per month (full-time employment; employer’s costs included).
Remuneration of the Inviting Person – up to PLN 1,200 per month (task-based allowance).
The maximum project funding is PLN 436,800.

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