Jeremy Kaplan
The ongoing Ukrainian-Russian conflict has dramatically reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe. The war has caused profound disruptions in academic and cultural exchanges within the region since the invasion in February 2022. Therefore, many scholars lost the opportunity to implement ambitious projects due to lack of financial resources. This is why a great initiative has been created at the Mieroszewski Centre.
A mission to foster academic collaboration
Nowadays, it is essential to cooperate on international level and share knowledge that can really make a difference. Collaborative efforts enable researchers from diverse backgrounds and regions to gather resources, share data, and leverage different perspectives, leading to innovative solutions that a single entity could not achieve alone.
Unfortunately, an Eastern Europe’s situation hinders fulfilling academic tasks, but for many it is still possible to continue their research. Mieroszewski Centre created a Poland scholarship programme to support scholars, journalists, analysts and many more who want to contribute to the academic development.
Preserve the past – funding opportunity for researchers
Available research scholarships
The countries of Central and Eastern Europe have complex past marked by periods of both conflict and collaboration that have shaped its current identity. Honoring its traditions cultivates a feeling of connection within communities while encouraging cultural diversity and open conversation.
This year, a second edition of the Research in Poland is available for scholars and researchers who want to deepen the knowledge of Central and Easter Europe. The scholarship programme covers the topics of history, culture and political situation, and is addressed to foreigners who want to conduct research in Poland related to any of the above. It is possible to be awarded scholarship for a period from 3 to 9 months. Total amount of financial support is 6500 PLN per month.
A month in Poland scholarship
This is a unique opportunity for scholars from Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova or Russia. They will be given a great chance to explore the exceptional heritage of Central and Eastern Europe, spending a month in Poland. The Mieroszewski Centre’s personnel actively support each project that include interviews, surveys, as well as archival and library research.
The recruitment will be launched in the middle of September 2024. Stay well-informed by visiting the website.
Mieroszewski Centre – a great initiative in Poland
The Mieroszewski Centre is a state institution. It was established by the act of the Polish Parliament and is now supervised by the Ministry of Culture. Its main mission is to support activities of the Eastern Europe scholars and researchers that would strengthen the independence of their countries. Its research scholarships met with a great interest among inhabitants of Eastern Europe, which resulted in further actions.
Do you want to join the scientific community and contribute to a more sustainable and informed global society? Enroll in the Research in Poland Scholarship Programme at The Mieroszewski Centre.
