2026/2027 UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Archaeology and Conservation (Fully Funded to Poland)

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: 15 May 2026

Introduction

With a view to promoting human resource capacities and to enhancing international understanding and friendship among nations and the peoples, the Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, are placing at the disposal of UNESCO 7 fellowships in the field of Archaeology and Conservation. The 7 selected fellows will be given the opportunity to undertake a 9-month archaeological internship between 1 October 2026 and 30 June 2027, at the Faculty of Archaeology of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland.

Invited Member States

The following countries are invited to participate:

• Algeria
• Bolivia
• Cameroon
• Cape Verde
• Cuba
• Ecuador
• Egypt
• Ghana
• Georgia
• Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
• Iraq
• Jamaica
• Kazakhstan
• Mauritius
• Moldova
• Mongolia
• Peru
• Republic of South Africa
• Senegal
• Sudan
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Ukraine
• Uzbekistan

Field of Research Study and Fellowship Duration

The selected fellows will undertake a 9-month Archaeological internship, which will consist of a main course (New multidisciplinary methods in archaeological practice) and selected additional and supplementary courses at the Faculty of Archaeology of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be nationals from the above-mentioned invited Member States, fulfilling the following 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;
• No more than 40 years old.

Benefits

Facilities Offered by the Polish authorities

• 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). 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 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.

Facilities Offered by UNESCO

• 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).

How to Apply

Step 1

Read carefully Annex I (Terms and Conditions) and Annex III (Study Programme) for the 2026/2027 edition of UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Archaeology and Conservation to understand the requirements for eligible candidatures and the procedures for application submission.

Step 2

Contact the National Commission for UNESCO of your country to enquire about the application procedures at the national level.

Step 3

Prepare your application, including the following supporting documents as required in the Annex II:

1. UNESCO fellowships application form: all 4 pages of the form should be duly completed in English using capital letters (illegible documents will be eliminated from the evaluation procedure, and hand writing form must be written in capital letters only);
2. A copy of the identity photo of the applicant;
3. A scanned copy of passport homepage;
4. 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);
5. UNESCO certificate of language knowledge, duly completed by a relevant authority, if the mother tongue of the candidate is not English; and
6. Two letters of recommendation from someone related to the candidate’s work, as well confirming the candidate’s qualifications.

Step 4

Submit your application with all the supporting documents mentioned above to the National Commission for UNESCO of your country.

Step 5

As soon as you are informed by the National Commission for UNESCO of your country that you are endorsed and nominated as a candidate for this programme, you should submit your application by email.

Note: Only applications endorsed by the National Commission will be accepted by UNESCO.