Application Deadline: The final date to apply for the UNESCO Poland Fellowship Programme 2025 is 12 May 2025.

The UNESCO Poland Fellowship Programme 2025 offers an outstanding opportunity for international students from developing countries to advance their skills in the fields of science, engineering, and technology. Sponsored by UNESCO in collaboration with the Government of Poland, this fully funded fellowship aims to strengthen human resources and promote knowledge exchange through advanced research and academic exposure in Europe.

This prestigious fellowship enables participants to spend six months in Poland, working alongside esteemed professionals, academics, and researchers while gaining valuable practical experience at leading Polish universities and institutes. By bridging the gap between developing and developed nations, the programme fosters innovation, cross-cultural understanding, and sustainable development. With 30 fellowships available, eligible candidates are encouraged to apply and embark on a transformative academic experience.

Programme Details

• Host Country: Poland
• Host Organisation: UNESCO
• Number of Participants: 30
• Eligible Countries: Developing countries
• Programme Duration: 6 months

Benefits of the UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships 2025

• Free tuition and university access
• Monthly stipend (1,800–2,200 PLN)
• Airfare and travel expenses covered
• Accommodation assistance
• Health insurance coverage
• One-time arrival and special allowance
• Funding for cultural visits and academic activities

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to applicants from eligible developing countries
• Must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields
• A minimum of four years of higher education completed
• Proficiency in English (as the medium of instruction)
• Applicants must be under 32 years of age
• Youth from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

List of Eligible Countries:
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Iraq, Syrian Arab Republic, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago.

Required Documents

• Completed UNESCO Fellowships Application Form
• Medical Certificate
• Applicant’s identity photograph
• Certified copies of Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree certificates
• UNESCO Certificate of Language Knowledge
• Two letters of recommendation

For more information, please visit: https://www.unesco.org/en/fellowships/poland-engineering