Exchange Program to the US
Exchange Program to the US supports Polish scholars and artists in research, laboratory collaboration, creative projects, and teaching at U.S. institutions to foster exchange between Poland and the United States.
Funder: Kosciuszko Foundation
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (Applications) | December 10, 2026 (Recommendation letters)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $4,000 per month for up to six months; over $600,000 awarded annually to approximately 40 scholars
Summary: Supports Polish scholars and artists undertaking research, laboratory visits, artistic projects, residencies, or teaching at U.S. institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must permanently reside in Poland; dual Polish-U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents are ineligible.
Description
The Kosciuszko Foundation Exchange Program to the US provides grants and fellowships for Polish scholars and artists across all disciplines. Supported activities include field and archival research, laboratory collaboration, artist residencies, artistic projects, and teaching at U.S. institutions. The program offers access to academic, research, and creative environments while fostering scholarly and scientific exchange between Poland and the United States.
Supported by individual donations, the program funds approximately 40 scholars each year. Awardees have worked at institutions including Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Yale, the University of California at Berkeley, Columbia, UCLA, Duke, and Cornell. The 2027/2028 cycle supports stays from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028.
