The seventh iteration of the Poland Ulam NAWA 2025 , which provides international scientists with the chance to carry out research in Poland, is proudly announced by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). By drawing top researchers from around the globe, this flagship project seeks to improve the internationalization of Polish research institutes and universities.
For six to twenty-four months, scientists with a doctorate or higher who are conducting research in Poland are supported by the Ulam NAWA Program. Participants will support educational initiatives, scientific research, and the growth of Polish universities. Applications are invited from researchers in all fields and nations, including Polish experts employed outside. To improve their research capacities, enhance their instruction, and assist with bids for important awards, Polish institutions might welcome experts in priority topics.
Researchers of all ages and scientific specialties are welcome to apply for the program. However, Russian persons and institutions headquartered in Russia are not eligible because Poland and Russia suspended their collaboration after the Russian Federation’s action against Ukraine.
There is a specific fast-track application process for scientists who have been awarded the Seal of Excellence under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships – European Fellowships (MSCA PF-EF). For their application, the Seal of Excellence acts as an acknowledged quality assurance.
Key Details of the Poland Ulam NAWA 2025
- Application Deadline: May 12, 2025 (by 3:00 PM, Poland time)
- Date of Start of Residency: February 1, 2026
- Type of Funding: Fully funded
- The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) is the organizer.
- All countries, with the exception of Russia, are eligible.
- Gender Eligible: Male or Female
- Researchers with doctorates in any discipline are the target group.
- Domains: Every scientific discipline
- Research and postdoctoral levels of study
- A doctorate (PhD) or its equivalent is required.
- Time frame: 6–24 months
- Program Language: English
- Host Country: Poland
Thematic Scope of Activities
Eligible activities include mobility (arrivals only) for:
- Internships after a PhD (first or subsequent).
- Carrying out investigations in science.
- Assembling resources for publishing or study.
Teaching and other institutional activities can also be a part of mobility. A scientific stay plan detailing the following must be submitted by applicants:
- Objectives and advantages for a career.
- The rationale behind selecting the host university.
- Anticipated advantages for the institution and the researcher.
Benefits and Financial Aids
What does the program offer for the selected candidates?
- A stipend of 11,500 PLN (about 2,600 euros) every month.
- One-time payment to cover relocation and travel expenses.
- Allowance for family members of researchers who bring kids.
- Possibility of research, postdoctoral fellowships, or published material acquisition.
- Complete assimilation into the Polish academic community, including possible teaching initiatives and research partnerships.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Applications are open to applicants from all scientific fields
- Age limitations do not apply.
- Because Poland and Russia no longer cooperate, Russian nationals and organizations with their headquarters in Russia are not eligible.
- When applying, candidates must hold a doctorate or have successfully defended their thesis.
- Must work at or have worked at a foreign university or research facility until August 31, 2024.
- Doctorates earned after August 31, 2024, are exempt from the employment requirement.
- During the previous three years, you must not have worked, studied, or spent more than three months in Poland.
- Must have at least three scientific achievements in the last 5 years, including:
- Peer-reviewed English-language article in the Arts & Humanities Citation Index, Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Scopus
- English-language, peer-reviewed scientific monograph.
- An English-language article published in international conference proceedings (DBLP) that are indexed by CORE.The achievement period may be extended for parental or health-related leave per Polish labor law.
- Scientists with a Seal of Excellence must have:
- Doctorate or comparable degree earned overseas.
- Obtained the Seal of Excellence after applying to a Polish institution for the MSCA-PF-EF program.
Required Documents for Poland Ulam NAWA 2025
Applicants must provide:
- Resume in science (per the application form).
- Scan of a doctoral certificate or degree confirmation (if not in Polish or English, with an official translation into English).
- Copies of three required achievements:
- Full text for publications.
- Title page, ISBN page, editorial page, table of contents, and important quotes (no more than 20 pages) for monographs
- Catalogue with ISBN, prize certificate, or other official validation for creative accomplishments.
- For anyone hired after August 31, 2024, employment confirmation (HR-issued, in English) is required; it is not necessary for those who earned a PhD after this date.
- Signed by the Rector/Vice-Rector or Institute Director (or with a power of attorney if another representative signs), the invitation from the host institution confirms acceptance and names the immediate supervisor.
- For candidates with a documented moderate or severe handicap, a declaration for further support is required.
Note: Documents exceeding set limits will only be considered up to the specified limit.
Additional Requirements for Seal of Excellence Applicants
- An application for MSCA-PF-EF in electronic format.
- The MSCA-PF-EF evaluation’s reviews.
- The electronic version of the Seal of Excellence certificate.
- Invitation from the host institution, attesting to the complete execution of the project, signed by the relevant authority (or, if signed by a different representative, a power of attorney).
Templates:
- Template of an invitation from the Host institution
- Report templates
- Supervisor opinion template
- Agreement Template
Criteria and Selection Process
Applications are evaluated formally and on the basis of merit. Only a formal review is necessary for scientists who have earned the Seal of Excellence.
Formal Evaluation
- Carried out in accordance with Chapter III, Section 4.1 of the NAWA regulations.
- Applications that are not complete must be finished within 14 days of being notified.
- At any point, applications may be officially denied.
Merit-Based Evaluation:
- Pre-selection: The Evaluation Team evaluates candidates’ professional development and scientific accomplishments. Applications that rank highest—up to twice the budgeted amount—move on to the next phase. Through the ICT system, others are given a rejection judgment.
- Review Stage: Every application is evaluated by two reviewers. greater reviewers might be assigned if ratings diverge by greater than 30%. Justification and score are components of evaluations.
- Final Evaluation: After analyzing reviewer comments and scores, the Evaluation Team creates a ranking list of applications that are suggested and those that are not.
Applications that are determined to be unreliable or to violate ethical standards are dismissed and receive zero points. Up to 10% of the chosen fellows may be Polish citizens.
Evaluation Criteria:
| Criterion | Preselection (Max Points) | Reviewers (Max Points) | Team Evaluation (Max Points) | Total Points |
| Scientific achievements & career | 20 | 10 | – | 30 |
| Rationale for the Host Organization | – | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Research quality & feasibility | – | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Impact on Applicant’s career | – | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Maximum Points | 20 | 40 | 40 | 100 |
How to Apply the Poland Ulam NAWA 2025 ?
- Use the following link to register on the NAWA ICT system.
- Fill out the application form online, selecting either:
- “Ulam 2025” (for general applicants)
- “Ulam Seal of Excellence 2025” (for Seal of Excellence holders).
- Upload all necessary files in English, with the exception of PhD degrees, which may be in Polish.
- Apply before 3:00 PM (Poland time) on May 12, 2025.
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For more details and information, visit the official NAWA website or review the call.
