Deadline: May 31, 2024
Applications are open for the UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Archaeology and Conservation 2024-2025. 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 5 fellowships in the field of Archaeology and Conservation.
The 5 selected fellows will be given the opportunity to undertake a 9-month archaeological internship between 1 October 2024 and 30 June 2025, at the Faculty of Archaeology of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland. The selected fellows will undertake a 9-month Archaeological internship, which will be consisted of a main course (New multidisciplinary methods inarchaeological practice) and selected additional and supplementary courses at the Faculty of Archaeology of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland.
Fellowship
Facilities Offered by the Polish authorities
- Free tuition and access to the university facilities based on the local regulations.
- Monthly allowance of 1,800 PLN for BSc degree students and 2,200 PLN for MSc degree students (1 USD = approximately 4 PLN). All living expenses and accommodation in Poland are to be borne by the fellow with this allowance;
- A one-time special allowance of 1,800 PLN for BSc degree students or 2,200 PLN for MSc degree students to be paid upon arrival in Poland (for 6 months stay period). This sum will cover different activities related to your stay in Krakow, such as an obligatory medical check-up upon arrival (in accordance with the internal regulations for all students); 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).
Eligibility
- 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.
Application
Due to the intergovernmental character of UNESCO, individual applications will not be accepted by UNESCO. Only applications endorsed by the National Commissions for UNESCO will be considered. Applicants should submit their application documents through the National Commissions.
The National Commission of invited Member States will select qualified candidates and transmit to UNESCO the Letters of Endorsement and all the application documents of the nominated candidates, by e-mail to [email protected] (with [email protected] and [email protected] in copy) by Friday 31 May 2024, 12am Paris time at the latest. Candidatures with incomplete applications, or submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
Useful links of documents for the 2024 edition:
- Annex I: List of Invited Member States and field of research study
- Annex II: Terms and Conditions
- UNESCO Fellowship Application Form with Certificate of Language Knowledge
For more information, visit UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships.
