2024 2025 the KF Exchange Program to the US

The application deadline is December 20, 2024.
Preliminary questions
Have you ever received a Kosciuszko Foundation Award?*

YESNO
If yes, when was it awarded to you?
How did you hear about the KF Exchange Program to the US?
Award Category
I am applying for (Select only 1 award category):*

The Kosciuszko Foundation GrantThe Kosciuszko Foundation FellowshipThe Kosciuszko Foundation Teaching Fellowship
Have you applied or plan to apply for additional funding for this research from an organization other than the Kosciuszko Foundation?*

YESNO
If yes, what organization?

Personal Information
Personal Email address*
Professional Email address*
example@example.com
Family name*
First name*
Middle name
Maiden name
Gender*

MaleFemale
Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)*

MonthDayYear
Date
Place of birth (City, Country)*
Country of citizenship*

0/50
Country of residence*

0/50
Address (street/number/city/postal code)*
Phone Number

Country CodePhone Number
Passport ID page. If you do not have a passport.*

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A recent 2 inch by 2 inch (passport sized) full-face photograph of yourself. Please use a good quality photo that can be used for publications.*

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Emergency Contact Information
Emergency contact details

First NameLast Name
Emergency contact email
example@example.com
Phone Number

Country CodePhone Number

Educational Background

Please list all post-secondary educational institutions (university level) from which you have received a degree. Please start with Your highest degree.
Institution 1*
Field of study 1*
Degree received 1*
Date received*

MonthDayYear
Date
Institution 2
Field of study 2
Degree received 2
Date received 2

MonthDayYear
Date
Institution 3
Field of study 3
Degree received 3
Date received 3

MonthDayYear
Date
Please upload scanned diplomas *

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Professional Information

Prepare and upload documents in PDF format as required (*).
Employment institution name. If you are a student, name of the institution where you are enrolled as a student*
City*
Postion title (Ex: researcher, professor, student, etc..)*
Phone number (Institution)*
If you have more than one current position:
Employment institution name 2
City
Postion title (Ex: researcher, professor, student, etc..)
Phone number (Institution)

Country CodePhone Number
Upload your curriculum vitae/resumé in PDF format. Please do not include a photo of yourself in your CV.*

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Upload a document confirming your current employment or enrollment in doctoral studies. This document has to be issued after July 1st, 2023.*

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Experience Abroad
Have you entered the United States on J-1 visa within the last 2 years?*

YESNO
List all professional, academic stays in the United States within last 5 years:(year, length of stay, purpose of your stay in the U.S.)
If you had a J-1 visa issued within past 3 years, please upload it here.

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Research/Study Plans

This section collects information about your proposed project.
Category of research/studies:*

HumanitiesScience
Humanities
Science
Other:
Project title:*
Example: “The Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America (PIASA): Mobilization of the Polish World War II Diaspora to Save Its Academic Potential”
Objective (maximum of 50 words).*

Example: The project will study the doctrinal basis for out-of-court dispute resolution in the United States. The main goal is to: explore the real nature of ADR, investigate the powers of different out-of-court institutions as well as instruments serving the purpose of law enforcement in the US.0/50
Methods (maximum of 70 words).*

Example: The methods used in the studies will involve: 1. Critical examination of the sources: statistic data on the local population, immigrants; memoirs, parochial jubilee books, schools, documents, records and jubilee books of the ethnic societies, records of the local ethnic festivals, documentary films; 2. Content analysis of the local and immigrants’ press; 3. Field studies: oral history, participant observation, in-depth interviews.0/70
Where and with whom will the project be conducted:*

Example: This study will be conducted with the help of the University of Science and Technology in New York, under the guidance of Prof. XXX XXXX, Vice President of the University of Science and Technology.0/200
Proposed grant/ fellowship length (in months) *
To complete your research/study
Proposed grant/fellowship start date:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Proposed grant/fellowship end date:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Your detailed research/study proposal (max. 500 words) in English.*

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For artistic projects, please upload your portfolio.

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Teaching Fellowship, please upload a detailed Teaching Plan/Course Syllabus proposal.

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Describe the ways in which you can help the Kosciuszko Foundation advance its mission of promoting closer ties between Poland and the United States through educational, scientific and cultural exchanges. Include examples of how you can support this mission in the United States and in Poland. (max. 200 words)*

0/200
Host Institution

It is a requirement of the KF Exchange Program to the U.S. that you have made affiliation arrangements with a U.S. Host Institution
Have you obtained an invitation from your host institution in the US?*

YESI am in touch with the host institution but waiting for the invitation letterI do not have an invitation letter and have not contacted a host institution
Host institution name. If you do not have an invitation letter please enter the name of the host institution where you would like to conduct your research.
Email address of your primary contact at the host institution
example@example.com
Name of your primary contact person at the host institution

First NameLast Name
Scanned copy of invitation letter from U.S. institution. If you do not have an invitation letter please attach a document that states where you would like to conduct your research and if you reached out to this institution.

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Recommendations

Secure three recommendation letters and have your recommenders send them directly to the exchangetotheus@thekf.org. Below just list names of your recommenders and their contact details.
Name of the recommender 1*
Professional relationship 1*
Recommender's institution 1*
Name of the recommender 2*
Professional relationship 2*
Recommender's institution 2*
Name of the recommender 3*
Professional relationship 3*
Recommender's institution 3*

Preliminary questions

Award Category

Personal Information

Emergency Contact Information

Educational Background

Professional Information

Experience Abroad

Research/Study Plans

Host Institution

Recommendations

Agreements