Deadline: May 12, 2025

UNESCO Poland Fellowship Program 2025-26 is a fully funded research fellowship in Poland for individuals looking for a sponsored opportunity to gain international exposure in their academic learning and careers. Along with getting a chance to work on diverse and interesting projects, there will be other learning opportunities such as participation in conferences, seminars, and workshops related to the projects. Fellows will also enjoy visits to cultural, historical, and tourist sites. It’s a great chance to explore Poland while earning a prestigious fellowship experience.

These UNESCO fellowships 2025-26 are being offered to developing Member States by the Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the UNESCO Chair for Science, Technology, and Engineering at the AGH University of Krakow (Poland) to support human resource capacity in developing countries and promote international understanding and friendship among nations. Participants of the UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Engineering 2025 edition will work on an independent research project in science, technology, or engineering for six months, from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

This United Nations fellowship in Europe offers projects in several diverse fields, including Biomedical Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Sociology. Various innovative and creative projects are being offered in these disciplines, giving students a chance to enhance their scientific and technical knowledge. They will also perform laboratory work to gain hands-on experience directly related to their selected research projects.

There will be no stress of gathering piles of money to participate in this fully funded international fellowship program, as there are no admission or tuition fees. Students will receive a monthly allowance to cover their living and accommodation expenses. In addition, they will get a one-time special allowance from the university, along with a pocket allowance from UNESCO. With so many benefits, don’t miss the chance—apply now before applications close and grab this splendid opportunity!

Benefits

• There will be no tuition fee.
• Monthly allowance of 1800 PLN for BSc degree students and 2200 PLN for MSc degree students for living and accommodation expenses.
• An additional allowance of 1800 PLN for BSc degree students or 2200 PLN for MSc degree students will be given for covering trips, conferences, seminars, and workshop costs during studies.
• A certificate of completion will be given after the program.
• Opportunity to explore a country in Europe.
• UNESCO will cover round way international air tickets cost.
• Health insurance will be covered.
• A pocket allowance of US$120 will be given by UNESCO.

Eligibility

• Only candidates from the eligible countries can apply.
• Candidates must have completed their degrees before applying.
• The degrees must meet the requirements of the European Union.
• Applicants must fulfill all the eligibility criteria of this fellowship before applying.

Required Documents

• Valid Passport.
• Copy of applicant’s photograph.
• Official copy of degree transcript (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD).
• English Language proficiency certificate if mother tongue is not English.
• 2 letters of recommendation from someone well aware of the applicant’s work and educational qualifications.

Application

• The National Commission of invited member states should endorse the candidates.
• The National Commission for UNESCO of the applicant’s country should send the letter of endorsement and copies of all the required documents by email to poland@unesco.org and mention unesco24@agh.edu.pl and j.markiewicz@unesco.pl in carbon copy.
• After getting a receipt from the National Commission, apply online.
• Fill in the online application form pages consisting of 4 pages.
• Fill out the form in the English language.
• Use only capital letters to fill in the information.
• Selected candidates will be informed through the National Commission for UNESCO.

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