Deadline: 29-May-2026
The Bekker Nawa Programme funds Polish doctoral students and scientists for research stays at leading international academic centres. The programme promotes scientific mobility, international collaboration, and career development across all disciplines, with a total budget of 20,000,000 PLN.
Grant Overview:
This programme supports researchers in completing part of their doctoral education or research abroad, fostering collaboration with foreign scientists and enhancing their academic profile. Supplementary activities such as teaching or lecturing may also be included.
Who is Eligible:
- Polish residents enrolled in doctoral schools or employed at Polish institutions with at least a PhD
- Demonstrated academic achievements in the last five years:
- Doctoral students: at least 1 achievement
- PhD holders: at least 3 achievements
- Recognized publications, conference proceedings, monographs, or arts presentations/awards
- All scientific disciplines, including arts, if activities are research-related
- Exclusions: Russian citizens and institutions based in Russia
Grant Details:
- Total budget: 20,000,000 PLN
- Doctoral students: 4,000,000 PLN
- PhD holders: 16,000,000 PLN
- Activities: Research stays, internships, teaching, or lecturing abroad
- Restrictions: Cannot have pending decisions in other scholarship programmes or ongoing scholarships
How to Apply / How it Works:
- Demonstrate eligibility and academic achievements.
- Propose research or academic stay at a recognized foreign centre.
- Submit through the agency’s application system before the deadline.
- Ensure compliance with participation restrictions and exclusions.
Tips / Common Mistakes:
- Do not include non-scientific activities.
- Verify achievements meet the required number and recognition standards.
- Ensure no conflicting scholarships or pending applications exist.
- Avoid listing activities outside the last five years.
FAQs:
- Who can apply? Polish doctoral students or scientists employed at Polish institutions.
- Which disciplines are eligible? All scientific disciplines, including arts if research-focused.
- Budget allocation? 4,000,000 PLN for doctoral students, 16,000,000 PLN for PhD holders.
- What counts as academic achievements? Publications, monographs, conference papers, international arts presentations or awards.
- Are there nationality restrictions? Yes, Russian citizens and institutions based in Russia cannot participate.
- Can I reapply? Restrictions apply if you have pending scholarship decisions or ongoing scholarships.
- What activities are supported? Research stays, internships, teaching, lecturing abroad, and international collaboration.
Conclusion:
The Bekker Nawa Programme enables Polish researchers to gain international experience, advance scientific careers, and foster long-term collaboration with global research teams across all disciplines.
For more information, visit NAWA.