Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences at University of Gdańsk
This grant supports a U.S. scholar to teach and conduct research in the humanities or social sciences at the University of Gdańsk, Poland, promoting academic and cultural exchange.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $6,000/month stipend; plus $1,500 travel, $800 relocation, $150/month research, family/dependent benefits, and free housing for the grant period.
Summary: Enables a distinguished U.S. scholar in the humanities or social sciences to teach and conduct research at the University of Gdańsk, Poland, fostering academic and cultural exchange.
Key Information: Award includes rent-free apartment in Gdańsk and private medical care; English is sufficient—no Polish required.
Description
This award supports a distinguished U.S. scholar in the humanities or social sciences to teach one regular undergraduate or graduate course within the Faculty of History, Faculty of Philology, or Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Gdańsk, Poland. Beyond teaching, the scholar may engage in research, give talks, run workshops, consult and mentor researchers, and participate in faculty and program development. The University of Gdańsk is the largest university in northern Poland, offering access to extensive research centers, archives, museum collections, and unique fieldwork opportunities. The city of Gdańsk provides a vibrant academic and cultural environment, with a history of democratic transformation and international exchange.
