Distinguished Scholar in Humanities at Maria Curie-Sklodowska University
This Fulbright award enables a U.S. humanities scholar to teach, conduct research, and engage in academic life at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Poland for one semester or a full academic year.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommendation letters deadline
Funding Amounts: Stipend: $6,000/month; travel: $1,500; relocation: $800; research: $150/month; dependent benefits and housing provided; duration: 4.5–9 months.
Summary: Prestigious award for experienced U.S. scholars to teach and conduct research in the humanities at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Poland.
Key Information: Invitation letter is not required; all teaching is in English; only one award granted.
Description
This distinguished Fulbright U.S. Scholar award enables a mid-career or senior academic to spend either one semester or a full academic year at the Institute of Modern Languages and Literatures, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. The scholar will teach undergraduate or graduate courses in the Department of British and American Studies (or a related unit), conduct independent research, and engage in academic and community activities such as public lectures and mentoring. The award is designed to foster international collaboration in the humanities, promote mutual understanding, and immerse the scholar in a vibrant, international academic community.
