[Kosciuszko Foundation](https://thekf.org)

December 20, 2024 | November 30, 2026

~40 awards annually; total annual funding over $600,000; typical duration 3–6 months (up to 9 months for teaching fellowships)

Supports Polish scholars, artists, and academics to conduct research, artistic projects, or teach at leading US institutions.

Open to Polish citizens across all disciplines; requires host institution invitation.

--- ## Description The Kosciuszko Foundation Exchange Program to the US enables Polish scholars, researchers, artists, and university faculty to conduct research, undertake artistic projects, or teach at leading US universities and institutions. The program aims to foster academic, scientific, and cultural exchange between Poland and the United States, providing access to world-class research environments. Each year, approximately 40 grants and fellowships are awarded, supporting a range of academic and artistic disciplines at prestigious institutions such as Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Yale, UC Berkeley, Columbia, UCLA, Duke, and Cornell. --- ## Due Dates - December 20, 2024: Application deadline (2024/2025 cycle) - November 30, 2026: Full application deadline for the 2026/2027 cycle (closes at 23:59 EST) --- ## Funding Amount - Approximately 40 grants and fellowships awarded annually - Total annual funding exceeds $600,000 - Typical grant/fellowship duration is 3–6 months; up to 9 months for teaching fellowships - Funding covers research, artistic, or teaching activities at US host institutions --- ## Eligibility - Open to Polish citizens only - Eligible applicants include: - PhD students - Academic scholars - Advanced post-doctoral fellows - Instructors, assistant professors, researchers, and artists - Applicants must have an invitation or confirmed affiliation with a US host institution - Award categories: - Fellowships: For postdoctoral scholars (PhD holders) — 3–6 months - Grants: For graduate degree holders (MA, MS) — 3–6 months - Teaching Fellowships: For university faculty to teach (primarily Polish Studies) — up to 9 months --- ## Application Process 1. **Online Application:** Complete and submit the application form by the deadline, including all required documentation (CV, diplomas, proof of employment/enrollment, research/study proposal, host institution invitation). 2. **Recommendation Letters:** Three letters of recommendation must be sent directly by referees to exchangetotheus@thekf.org. 3. **Host Institution:** Applicants must secure an invitation or affiliation letter from a US host institution. 4. **Selection:** Shortlisted candidates are invited to interviews (typically in Warsaw); final decisions are communicated by March of the award year. 5. **Additional Materials:** For artistic projects, a portfolio is required; teaching applicants must submit a teaching plan or syllabus. --- ## Additional Information - Applicants must submit all supporting documents electronically by the application deadline. - The program is open to all disciplines, including humanities, sciences, engineering, arts, and more. - Teaching fellowships require a focus on Polish Studies and may include both teaching and research. - Health and accident coverage, reporting requirements, and other policies apply; see program page for full details. --- ## External Links - [Kosciuszko Foundation Exchange Program to the US — Program Page](https://thekf.org/scholarship/exchange-program-to-the-us-grants-and-fellowships/) - [Application Form](https://form.jotform.com/233333276282152) - [Past and Current Scholars Database](https://thekf.org/past-and-current-scholars/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------------| | Program & Operations Manager: Gosia Szymanska | exchangetotheus@thekf.org | (212) 734-2130 ext. 413 | | General Inquiries | info@thekf.org | (212) 734-2130 | | Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://thekf.org/contact/) | |

Exchange Program to the US

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