Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences at the American Studies Center, University of Warsaw
This grant supports a senior U.S. scholar to teach, mentor, and engage in research at the American Studies Center, University of Warsaw, fostering academic collaboration in the humanities and social sciences.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application & recommendations) | September 25, 2026 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: $6,000/month stipend | $1,500 travel + $800 relocation | $150/month research allowance | additional dependent benefits
Summary: Supports a distinguished U.S. scholar to teach and engage in academic life at the American Studies Center, University of Warsaw, fostering international exchange in the humanities and social sciences.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship and a PhD plus extensive teaching experience required; English is the language of instruction.
Description
This prestigious award enables a senior U.S. academic in the humanities or social sciences to spend a semester or academic year at the American Studies Center (ASC), University of Warsaw, Poland. The scholar will teach one graduate research proseminar and one undergraduate elective per semester (each a weekly 90-minute session for 15 weeks), give public lectures, advise graduate students, and participate in the intellectual life of the Center. The ASC is one of the largest and most interdisciplinary American Studies departments in Europe, with a vibrant research environment and strong connections to European and American studies associations.
The Fulbright Distinguished Scholar program aims to advance academic collaboration, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Poland. All teaching is conducted in English.
