UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Engineering Fellowship Program 2024
Deadline: 10th of May, 2024 (12pm Paris time)
The 2024 UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Engineering Fellowship Program is now accepting applications. Thirty (30) UNESCO fellowships are being made available 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) in order to support human resource capacities in developing countries and to enhance international understanding and friendship among nations and peoples. The recipients of these fellowships will have the chance to work on a six-month individual research project in the fields of science, technology, and engineering, beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2025.
Duration and Place of Fellowship Study
- The fellowship will last for 6 months and take place at the AGH University of Krakow, UNESCO AGH Chair (A. Mickiewicza Ave 30, PL 30-059 Krakow, Poland).
Benefits:
Facilities Offered by the Polish authorities
- Free tuition and access to the university facilities based on the local regulations.
- Monthly allowance of 1800 PLN for BSc degree students and 2200 PLN for MSc degree students (1 USD = approximately 4 PLN). All living expenses and accommodation in Poland are to be borne by the fellow with this allowance;
- A one-time special allowance of 1800 PLN for BSc degree students or 2200 PLN for MSc degree students to be paid upon arrival in Poland (for 6 months stay period). This sum will cover different activities related to your stay in Krakow, such as an obligatory medical check-up upon arrival (in accordance with the internal regulations for all students); cultural, historical and/or touristic visits, conferences, workshops, and seminars related to your studies.
Facilities Offered by UNESCO
- International travel expenses (by the most direct, economical route): from the beneficiary’s country to and from Poland will be covered by UNESCO;
- Health insurance for fellowship beneficiaries who are declared medically fit: UNESCO fellowship holders may be covered by a health insurance policy, taken-out by the Organization for the duration of fellowship. UNESCO will subscribe the health insurance on behalf of awarded fellows and cover the cost incurred.;
- One-time special pocket allowance of US$120 (one hundred and twenty US dollars).
