UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Engineering Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Engineering Fellowship Programme, a prestigious opportunity for students from developing countries to advance their expertise in Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE). This fully funded fellowship, supported by the Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the AGH University of Krakow, offers 28 slots for six months of research (October 2025 – March 2026).

Aimed at fostering international collaboration and capacity-building, this program covers tuition, living expenses, travel, and health insurance. If you’re an aspiring engineer or researcher from an eligible country, this could be your gateway to world-class education in Poland!

📌 Eligibility & Eligible Countries

Who Can Apply?

• Citizens of 21 African nations (see list below) and select other developing countries.

• Holders of at least a BSc degree in Engineering or related fields.

• Proficient in English (non-native speakers require a language certificate).

Eligible African Countries (21 Total)

• Angola, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo

• Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Kenya, Malawi

• Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa

• Comoros, Seychelles, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia

💰 Fellowship Benefits (Fully Funded)

🎓 Facilities by Polish Authorities

✔ Free tuition (6 months) + access to AGH University resources.
✔ Monthly allowance:

• 1,800 PLN (~$450) for BSc holders

• 2,200 PLN (~$550) for MSc holders
  ✔ One-time settlement allowance (1,800–2,200 PLN) for medical checks, tours, and workshops.

✈️ Facilities by UNESCO

✔ Round-trip international flights (most economical route).
✔ Health insurance coverage.
✔ $120 special pocket allowance.

📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

Step 1: Review Requirements

• Read Annex I (Terms & Conditions) and Annex IV (Research Fields).

Step 2: Contact Your National UNESCO Commission

• Only applications endorsed by National Commissions are accepted.

• Find your commission here .

Step 3: Prepare Documents

• Completed UNESCO Fellowship Form 

• Passport copy + ID photo.

• Certified degree certificates (with Apostille if required).

• English proficiency proof (if applicable).

• Two recommendation letters (dated 2025).

Step 4: Submit to National Commission

• Early submission is strongly advised (deadline: 26 May 2025).

Step 5: Email Confirmation

• Once nominated, email documents to:

  • agh.poland@unesco.org

  • CC: uniune25@agh.edu.pl, Fellowships.Engineering@unesco.pl

• Complete the [online form (link)].

⏳ Key Dates & Deadline

• Application Deadline: 26 May 2025

• Fellowship Duration: 1 Oct 2025 – 31 Mar 2026

🎯 Why Apply?

✅ Fully funded (no financial burden).
✅ Research at a top Polish university.
✅ Networking with global scholars.
✅ Boost career prospects in STE fields.

📢 Final Call to Action

Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity! Start your application today and contact your National UNESCO Commission before 26 May 2025.

🔗 For more details, visit Official UNESCO Page.

🔍 Additional Notes

• No direct applications to UNESCO—only through National Commissions.

• Incomplete/illegible forms will be rejected.

• Health insurance is mandatory.