Aside from its role in formulating, implementing and evaluating Poland's scientific, technological and innovation policies, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education acts as a large financing agency that creates overall research strategies and priority research areas to offer various subsidies and scholarships. It is also responsible for the assessment of funded research proposals and research performances.
The ministry promotes educational projects for the promotion of Polish science and higher education. Managing budgetary resources for scholarships, it builds linkages with local and foreign institutions through participation in partnership programs and collaborative projects concerning science, research and higher education.
Ministry of Science and Higher Education Scholarships
20 Hoza Street
1/3 Wspolna Street
00-529 Warsaw 53
Poland
+48-22-529-27-18
nauka.gov.pl
International students intending to study in Poland can apply for government scholarships that can either exempt them from paying tuition fees or serve as a financial support in covering their living costs in Krakow, the second largest and one of the oldest and most historical cities in Poland.
The Polish Government Scholarship for International Students in Krakow is open to eligible students who pass the examination determining their familiarity with the Polish language and general knowledge about Poland. Scholarship benefits include relocation allowance during the first year of studies, hardship allowance and allowance for diploma thesis preparation. Interested applicants must apply through the Polish Embassy in their respective countries.
Polish Government Scholarship for International Students in Krakow
Krakowskie Przedmiescie 26/28
00-927 Warsaw
Poland
+48-22-55-21-888
studyinkrakow.edu.pl
The Ernst and Young Better Government Programme offers funding for scholarly research on the effectiveness of the public sector institutions in Poland. This government project is open to individuals of any nationality. They must be working in academic or nonprofit research centers. Research partnerships made up of Polish and foreign candidates are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship applications must present research projects concerning any of the following: implementation and use of IT in public institutions (e-government), effectiveness of central government bodies, EU membership and the functioning of public institutions, private healthcare institutions in public healthcare system, quality of management in health sector units, budgeting and managing public funds or the effectiveness of municipality and/or regional management procedure.
Ernst and Young Better Government Programme
+48-22-557-6529, +48-22-557-7000
Domaniewska 50
Warszawa 02672
Poland
pl.ey.com