Krzysztof Skubiszewski gyakornoki és kutatói ösztöndíj

• law (in particular human rights, constitutional law, international law);
• political science;
• contemporary history.

1. The scholarship holder will undertake an internship at the University of Warsaw (or another Polish academic institution) in his/her chosen field, under a supervisor. He/she will be affiliated with an appropriate University organizational unit.
2. The scholarship holder will be obliged to publish the results of the academic work undertaken during the internship, in the form and according to the terms agreed with the supervisor and with the Krzysztof Skubiszewski Foundation (hereafter: the Foundation).
3. The choice of the supervisor, the details of the internship and the details of the scholarship holder’s obligations will be agreed between the Foundation, the relevant university organizational unit and the scholarship holder.
4. The intership will commence on October 1st, 2013, and will last nine months (the totality of the academic year 2013/2014).
5. The scholarship holder may not undertake any gainful employment during the course of the internship.

1. During his/her academic visit to Poland, the grantee will undertake research in his/her chosen field, in collaboration with the University of Warsaw (or another Polish academic institution), on terms agreed with the Foundation.
2. The detailed conditions of the academic visit and the detail of the grantee’s obligations, including, when relevant, the terms on which will be published the results of research conducted with support from the Foundation, will be agreed between the Foundation and the grantee.
3. The academic visit will last two months and will take place during the academic year 2013/2014.
4. The grantee may not undertake gainful employment during the course of the academic visit.

• have successfully defended their doctoral thesis (or have significant academic achievements)

• have accomplished works of significant importance in the public interest, especially in the area of promoting democracy and the rule of law.

1. A completed candidate’s form, to be downloaded in one of the following three versions www.skubi.net/form2013.odt ; www.skubi.net/form2013.doc ; www.skubi.net/form2013.pdf
2. A curriculum vitae (in English or in Polish).
3. A letter describing the motivation of the candidate and the proposed programme of research to be undertaken during the internship or the academic visit.
4. Copies of academic diplomas and, when appropriate, documents substantiating the candidate’s works performed in the public interest, his/her political or social activities, his/her professional experience or experience in the public service.
5. A list of publications, opinions and other works demonstrating the candidate’s academic and professional achievements, as well as copies of the most important publications and works.
6. Certificates confirming proficiency in foreign languages.
7. A letter of recommendation from the candidate’s academic supervisor, superior or other person who can confirm the candidate’s level of preparedness for the internship or the academic visit. It is advisable to attach additional letters of recommendation and names and contact information of persons from whom the Foundation may request an opinion about the candidate.
8. The candidate may attach other documents useful in evaluating his/her application.

• a total of 28 940 Polish złoty (PLN), payable in monthly installments (the scholarship holder will have to pay revenue tax on this money, either in his country of permanent residence or in Poland);
• free-of-charge accommodation in Warsaw or accommodation expenses during his/her stay in Poland; and
• travel costs for one trip from the place of permanent residence to Warsaw and back.

• if it transpires that the internship cannot be realized;
• if an intensive language course in Polish is necessary and the scholarship holder fails to complete it to a satisfactory level;
• if the scholarship holder fails to fulfil the obligations pertaining to the internship;
• if the scholarship holder is in gross breach of the principles of academic integrity or of social norms.

• a total of 6431 PLN (the grantee will have to pay revenue tax on this money, either in his country of residence or in Poland)
• free-of-charge accommodation in Warsaw or accommodation expenses during his/her stay in Poland; and
• travel costs for one trip from the place of residence to Warsaw and back.

• if it transpires that the academic visit to Poland cannot be realized;
• if the grantee is in gross breach of the principles of academic integrity or of social norms

Web: www.studium.uw.edu.pl