Exchange Programs to Poland Study and Research

The Kosciuszko Foundation Study and Research in Poland Application Form.

The deadline is March 3, 2025

Detailed instructions are posted on the KF website.
Award Category
I am applying for (Select only 1 award category):*

The Kosciuszko Foundation Studies in PolandThe Kosciuszko Foundation Research in Poland
Personal Information
Last Name*
First Name*
Middle Name
Maiden Name
Gender*

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Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)*

MonthDayYear
Date
Place of Birth (City, Country)*
Upload a photo of yourself, which is suitable for publication such as a portrait photo or headshot which is 2 inches x 2 inches. Save file as: Last name-First name-photo. *

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US Passport ID page or birth certificate*

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Contact Information
Email Address*
Phone Number*
Address (street/number/city/postal code)*
Emergency Contact Details

First NameLast Name
Emergency Contact Number

Area CodePhone Number
Emergency Contact Email
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Preliminary questions
Are you a United States citizen? Please note only U.S. citizens can participate in the KF Exchange Programs to Poland.*

YESNO
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 Programs to Poland?
Have you reviewed and do you meet all eligibility criteria requirements of the KF Exchange Programs to Poland?*

YESNO
Educational Background

Please list higher education institutions from which you have received a degree. If you have not yet completed your educational program please submit an estimated date o graduation/completion. Please start with Your highest degree.
Institution 1*
Major *
e.i. International Studies
Degree Received 1*
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Date
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Date
Institution 2
Major
Degree Received 2
From

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Date
To

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Date
Institution 3
Major
Degree Received 3
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To

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Institution 4
Major
Degree Received 4
From

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Date
To

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Please upload scanned diplomas and certificates

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IMPORTANT: For candidates who intend to conduct studies in Poland: please remember that you need to submit official transcripts of credit for 3 years of academic work. This document should have an official signature and stamp from your school or faculty. There are two ways you can send us the transcripts: 1. Mail transcripts to: Malgorzata Dymkowska , 15 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065; 2. Go to your student account online and request a Secure Electronic PDF Transcript be sent to ExchangetoPoland@thekf.org via their electronic delivery service. Secure Electronic PDF Transcripts must be sent directly from your college/university's electronic delivery service.
Professional Information

This section collects information about your professional background, including your curriculum vitae and experience abroad. Prepare and upload your CV in PDF format as required (*).
Upload your curriculum vitae/resume in PDF format.*

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Upload a document confirming your current employment or enrollment in studies*

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Employment institution name. If you are a student, name of the institution where you are enrolled as a student
Institution name
City
Position Title (e.g.: researcher, student,professor, assistant)
Phone Number (Institution)
Experience Abroad
Previous visits abroad for study or work of at least a month?*

YESNO
List any professional, academic visits abroad of at least a month within last 5 years :(year, length of stay, purpose of your stay and funding source)
e.i. Germany, 5 months, language studies, self-funded
Research/Study Plans in Poland

This section collects information about your proposed project. Please note that the description of your research/ studies in the United States is the most important part of the application.
Summary of your study program or research project proposal in Poland. Maximum length three-four sentences. Example: To research Contemporary Art and Social Change in post-communist Poland with Prof. Nowak at the University of Warsaw, Warsaw Poland from Oct. 2, 2024 through February 28, 2025. Additional research will be conducted at Ujazdowski Palace.*

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Proposed grant start date:*

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Proposed grant end date:*

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STUDY/RESEARCH PROPOSAL: Studies in Poland: Please upload an essay on why you are applying to study in Poland. Your essay should be 2-3 pages long. For candidates who intend to conduct research in Poland: Please upload a detailed proposal of your study/research project. Your proposal should be a maximum of five pages, double-spaced.*

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Host Institution

Host institution is where you will study or conduct research in Poland.
Host University Name*
Host Faculty / Department*
Department where study / research will be conducted
Email address of your primary contact at the host university*
example@example.com
Name of your primary contact person *

First NameLast Name
Proposed field of study *
Field of studies or title of your research project
Scanned copy of invitation letter (research candidates) or enrollemnt certificate (study candidates).*

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Recommendations

Secure two recommendation letters and have your recommenders send them directly to the exchangetopoland@thekf.org. Below just list names of your recommenders and their contact details.
Name of the recommender 1*
Recommender's Institution 1*
Name of the recommender 2*
Recommender's Institution 2*
Payments

Non-refundable enrollment fee.
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Agreements
I release to the Kosciuszko Foundation the right to use my name and other information contained in this application for Foundation's publications, reports and/or press releases in the scope necessary for the selection process, award announcements, and administration of the Exchange Programs to Poland.*

I consent
The Kosciuszko Foundation may use my name, photographs, videos, interviews, excerpts from my reports in the KF newsletters, publications produced by the KF, in slide presentations, videos, social media and/or on websites and in other similar forms of communication for promotional activities to raise awareness about the Kosciuszko Foundation's mission.*

I consent
I agree and understand that I am required to have two recommenders send their letters of reference to: exchangetopoland@thekf.org.*

I agree
I certify that the information I provided in the application is true and complete.*

I consent
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED SUPPORT DOCUMENTS ELECTRONICALLY BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. NO MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. NOTIFY THE KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION IMMEDIATELY ABOUT ANY CHANGES IN YOUR ACADEMIC STATUS OR RESEARCH / STUDY PLANS AFTER THIS APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED! IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: EXCHANGETOPOLAND@THEKF.ORG
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Personal Information

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Educational Background

Professional Information

Experience Abroad

Research/Study Plans in Poland

Host Institution

Recommendations

Payments

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