Applications are currently being accepted for the Kirkland Research - Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Kirkland Research - Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program
The Kirkland Research Scholarships are designed for researchers with established academic experience who seek to advance applied, policy-oriented, or interdisciplinary research.
Benefits of Kirkland Research - Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program
- Stipend paid for four months (2,700 PLN per month)
- Accommodation provided during the four months stay in Poland
- Reimbursement of travel expenses (arrival in Poland and return) according to limits set annually
- Reimbursement of public transport costs
- Scientific and didactic package up to PLN 3,500
- Health insurance for medical outpatient care, treatment costs in case of an emergency, and civil liability insurance
- Participation in additional training courses and Polish language classes
Kirkland Research - Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program Requirements
You must
- Have citizenship and permanent residence in one of the countries covered by the Kirkland Research Program: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan; the competition is also open to citizens of Belarus or Ukraine residing in Poland for political reasons, who found themselves in Poland after January 2025;
- Be under 45 years of age;
- Have experience in research and scientific work – minimum 4 years;
- Have at least two years break from participation in any previous scholarship abroad that was longer than 6 months; this criterion does not apply to candidates from Ukraine or Belarus, staying in Poland since 2025;
- Have scientific achievements, including publications;
- Have the knowledge of Polish or English at minimum B2 level. (In the case of having English at B2 level, Polish must be at least at A1 level).
Application Date and Process
You must fill-in the on-line application form, and include the following:
- Personal data questionnaire.
- Description of the candidate’s scientific activity.
- Research work project – justification for participation in the Kirkland Research Program, together with proposals for how the results of conducted research will be used (7500-12000 characters with spaces).
Application Deadline
01 March, 2026
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