Science is a platform for intellectual cooperation across borders which, unites researchers regardless of their background or nationality. Unfortunately, many scholars nowadays experience persecution, violence or discrimination in their own countries and seek a safe haven outside their homeland. For those scholars who have obtained a refugee status or subsidiary protection in Poland, the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange has launched a new funding programme called Researchers at Risk.
The programme provides financial support, covering the salary costs of full-time researchers at Polish universities, scientific institutes or research institutes for two years. It is addressed to experienced postdoctoral researchers, regardless of age, field of science or country of origin. The programme also provides compensation for a mentor or project coordinator who will help the researcher find his or her way in the new environment.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until December 15, 2025 3:00 p.m.