Funding & benefits
Free tuition for 9 months and access to the university facilities based on the local regulations.
A Monthly allowance, according to two scholarship rates determined by the last academic degree obtained by the fellowship holder: PLN 2,200 for Master of Arts (M.A) and PLN 1,800 for Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (1 USD = approximately 4,00 PLN). Thus, all living expenses and accommodation in Poland are to be borne by the fellow with this allowance; and
A one-time special allowance of of 2200 PLN for Master of Arts (M.A) or 1800 PLN for Bachelor of Arts (B.A), to be paid upon arrival in Poland, this sum will cover different activities related to your stay in Poznan, such as cultural, historical and/or touristic visits, conferences, workshops, and seminars related to your studies.
International travel expenses (by the most direct, economical route): from the beneficiary’s country to and from Poland will be covered by UNESCO;
Health insurance for fellowship beneficiaries who are declared medically fit: UNESCO fellowship holders may be covered by a health insurance policy, taken-out by the Organization for the duration of fellowship. UNESCO will subscribe the health insurance on behalf of awarded fellows and cover the cost incurred.;
One-time special pocket allowance of US$120 (one hundred and twenty US dollars).
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Archaeology and Conservation: 2026 is a fellowship from UNESCO. Applications close on 8 June 2026. The most recent round has closed; check the official page for the next one. The application calls for 3 documents — see the checklist below. Applications are made directly with UNESCO through its official application page.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Humanities. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Candidates must hold a B.A. or M.A. degree, preferably in the area of Archaeology or Conservation;
- Be proficient in reading and writing in English;
- UNESCO fellowships application form: all 4 pages of the form should be duly completed in English using capital letter (illegible documents will be eliminated from the evaluation procedure, and hand writing form must be written in capital letters only);
- Certified copies (in English) of Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree obtained: candidates should have completed and obtained the degrees before applying for this fellowships programme, and the presented degrees shall meet the requirements and regulations of European Union);
- UNESCO certificate of language knowledge, duly completed by a relevant authority, if the mother tongue of the candidate is not English; and
- A Monthly allowance, according to two scholarship rates determined by the last academic degree obtained by the fellowship holder: PLN 2,200 for Master of Arts (M.A) and PLN 1,800 for Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (1 USD = approximately 4,00 PLN). Thus, all living expenses and accommodation in Poland are to be borne by the fellow with this allowance; and
- A one-time special allowance of of 2200 PLN for Master of Arts (M.A) or 1800 PLN for Bachelor of Arts (B.A), to be paid upon arrival in Poland, this sum will cover different activities related to your stay in Poznan, such as cultural, historical and/or touristic visits, conferences, workshops, and seminars related to your studies.
- UNESCO certificate of language knowledge, duly completed by a relevant authority, if the mother tongue of the candidate is not English
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- A Monthly allowance, according to two scholarship rates determined by the last academic degree obtained by the fellowship holder: PLN 2,200 for Master of Arts (M.A) and PLN 1,800 for Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (1 USD = approximately 4,00 PLN). Thus, all living expenses and accommodation in Poland are to be borne by the fellow with this allowance
Should you apply?
It is aimed at people working in Humanities. Expect to prepare 2 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Study area: Humanities.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- A scanned copy of passport homepage;
- Two letters of recommendation from someone related to the candidate’s work, as well confirming the candidate’s qualifications.
Application process
Application checklist
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is this award still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 8 June 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Where do I apply?
Directly with UNESCO, through the official application page linked from this record.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 2 items: A scanned copy of passport homepage;, Two letters of recommendation from someone related to the candidate’s work, as well confirming the candidate’s qualifications.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from UNESCO's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Official sources last checked: 25 Oct 2026 · Verified 2 h ago
About UNESCO
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