Description
About the Kosciuszko Foundation Exchange Program to the U.S.
The Kosciuszko Foundation Exchange Program to the United States is designed for Polish scholars seeking opportunities to conduct field or archival research, collaborate in laboratories, complete artist residencies or projects, or teach at U.S. institutions.
Open to applicants across all disciplines, the program provides access to world-class academic, research, and creative environments.
Application:
1. Recommendation Letters
As part of your application, you must secure three recommenders.
You are responsible for contacting three individuals and asking them to serve as your recommenders
Recommenders—not applicants—must submit the letters through the application system
You will enter their names and email addresses in your application
After you click submit, they will receive an email with instructions to upload their letters
2. Application Documents
Applicants must upload documents (a)–(g). Document (h) applies only to certain categories.
a) Project Proposal
Maximum 500 words (no more than 15% over limit)
Clearly outline your study/research plan
No required template, but clarity and specificity are essential
Notes:
Teaching Fellowship applicants do not need a research proposal unless combining teaching and research
Images and references are not included in the word count
b) Host Institution Letter
A formal invitation from a U.S. institution confirming your affiliation.
Must include:
Host department
Visiting Scholar status
Dates of visit
Purpose of visit
Available resources
Requirements:
You must arrange this independently
One letter only (unless research requires multiple institutions)
Signed, on letterhead, submitted as PDF
c) Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Include:
Education
Professional positions
Teaching and service
Publications (latest first)
Professional activities
Memberships and affiliations
Honors and awards
⚠️ Do not include a photo
d) Diploma
Scan of your highest degree diploma
e) Identification
Passport ID page
Polish ID accepted if passport unavailable
f) Photograph
Clear face visible, no sunglasses
Suitable for publication
g) Certificate
Proof of employment or doctoral enrollment (Polish institution)
May written be in Polish
Issued after May 15, 2026
h) Additional Documents (if applicable)
Visual artists: Portfolio (nonreturnable)
Teaching Fellowship applicants: Teaching Plan (syllabus)