About NAWA
NAWA is a brand new organization that started on October 1st, 2017. It is designed to organize state activities that help move Polish academic and research institutions towards internationalization. NAWA's goal is to support the growth of science and higher education in Poland. The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange is a main organization that helps boost the global connection of Polish science and universities. It is recognized and valued by both Polish and international academic circles. It encourages science and higher education institutions to take action.
It establishes standards for supporting academic mobility, spreading science and higher education worldwide, recognizing education, and promoting the Polish language and culture among international academic communities. The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange changes its approach based on the challenges faced by the academic world both globally and locally. It helps meet the needs of the environment and supports students, doctoral students, and employees in moving around and working together internationally within the system of science and higher education.
The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange works together to create the best possible environment for research and learning in Poland, helping to advance the country's science, culture, and economy. The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange works to make sure that its resources are used in a sustainable and clear way by the whole academic community, no matter what field of study they're in, what kind of institution they're part of, where they're located, and without any unnecessary factors influencing the process. The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange is made up of dedicated professionals who are committed to their work and successfully carry out the Agency's mission and long-term plans.
About the programme
The goal of the Programme is to spread the Polish language around the world by giving people who are interested in learning Polish or researching Polish culture the chance to study or do their research in Poland. The program is intended for students studying Polish language and literature, Polish studies, or Polish-related programs, which are often part of Slavic studies. It also targets scientists from foreign universities and research organizations who work in the fields of Polish language, culture, and knowledge about Poland.
Students
While staying at a Polish university, NAWA Scholarship Holders can explore their interest in Polish topics by taking part in lectures and classes as part of the chosen study program, doing research, working on scientific projects, gathering materials for their thesis or academic work, improving their Polish language skills, and using the resources available in libraries, universities, and archives.
As part of the program, students may take partial studies, which could be one or two semesters, or they may complete full second cycle studies. Applicants should select the university where they intend to study on their own. The subject the applicant has chosen to study should match the program of study offered at their home university. The applicant needs to get permission from the host university to study there, and if they are applying for full-time studies, they must also go through and pass the selection process at the university they choose.
Researchers
Under this Programme, researchers from foreign academic and research institutions can carry out research projects at Polish universities and scientific organizations. These projects can last between 3 and 12 months. The aim of these projects includes doing scientific research, which may involve working with Polish scientists, getting research materials or publishing scientific work, doing a postdoctoral internship, teaching at the host institution, or learning the Polish language intensively. The POLONISTA Programme fellowship could be given to people whose research is about topics like the Polish language, teaching Polish, literature, comparisons with other cultures, Polish culture, art, or history.
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