The National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) has begun accepting applications for the Welcome to Poland programme, which aims to build the capacity of institutions to host and serve foreign students, doctoral students, teaching and research staff, and to promote institutions internationally.

Since its inception, the programme has been changing and adapting to the needs of Polish university life. Initially, it was concerned only with enhancing the competences of academic staff or administrative staff and creating places to serve foreign students and staff – the Welcome Centre. Over time, it has acquired an increasingly broader image and promotional dimension.

The current call for proposals will be open until 28 February 2024. Projects implemented under the Welcome to Poland programme may last 12, 18 or 24 months. 

The amount of funding earmarked for the implementation of a single project is a minimum of PLN 100,000 and a maximum of PLN 500,000.