Other sources of funding

ceepus
The aim of CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies) is to support academic exchange of students and academic teachers by financing among others short-term internships within Academic Networks. The program reimburses the cost of scholarships and travel. Currently the following countries participate in the programme: Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia. The Universities of Pristina, Prizren, Peja et al. are also participating.

The programme offers scholarships to students and doctoral students for studies, internships and apprenticeships, as well as to academic teachers and academics for participation in various forms of education and professional qualifications:

  • short-term scholarships (study placements) in the framework of Academic Networks
  • short-term scholarships (scientific internships) individual (CEEPUS Freemover)
  • short-term scholarships within the framework of intensive courses and summer schools.
     

CEEPUS scholarships abroad can be applied for by:

  • students,
  • doctoral students,
  • academics,
  • administrative staff from 2025/2026.

 
 Lodz University of Technology currently participates in 10 networks at five faculties of TUL

 
To create a network, universities apply in a competition. CWM supports the units in the application process. We would like to encourage TUL units to create new CEEPUS networks.

More details, procedures and rules of application on the website:
http://www.ceepus.info; https://nawa.gov.pl/instytucje/ceepus
 

Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the National CEEPUS Office (NCO) in Warsaw Michał Skowroński tel. +48 22 390 35 12

visegrad

International Visegrad Fund supports the development of regional cooperation of the countries belonging to the Visegrad Group (V4), i.e. the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland, as well as selected partner countries.
The Fund offers a scholarship programme for second-cycle students and for studies or research internships for doctoral and post-doc students. It also supports projects developing regional cooperation between countries (V4) and their partners, including universities.

The fund offers a scholarship program for first and second degree students and for studies or research internships for doctoral and postdoc students. Deadline for applications: 15 March.

It also supports projects developing regional cooperation between V4 countries and their partners, including universities. Deadlines for applications: 1 February, 1 June and 1 October.

The Visegrad Group Marks 33 years. More information is available at Fund's website


The Education Programme was established on the basis of intergovernmental agreement concerning the implementation of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014-2021, concluded between Poland and the Donor States – Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein and the Kingdom of Norway.

The main objective of the Programme is to reduce economic and social disparities within the European Economic Area and to strengthen bilateral relations between Poland and the Donor States in the field of education.

Priority areas supporting the implementation of the objectives of the Education Programme include:

inclusive education,

governance in the education sector,

development of quality culture in the education sector, including the development of internal quality assurance systems,

development and promotion of the VET sector, including dual education system and cooperation between vocational education and training institutions with employers,

development of career guidance,

child welfare education.

Calls are open to proposals submitted under the following four components:

1. Professional development of staff

2. Mobility projects in higher education

3. Institutional cooperation – VET education

4. Institutional cooperation.

The Foundation for the Development of the Education System (FRSE) acts as the Programme Operator.

More information is available at Programme's website


Fulbright Programme
The Fulbright Program is the largest academic and cultural exchange program in the United States.

The aim of the Fulbright Commission programmes is to develop scientific and cultural cooperation between Poland and the United States. The programme offers, among others:

  • Scholarships for Polish students and doctoral students to study in the United States,
  • Scholarships for Polish scientific and research staff to conduct research and teaching activities at universities in the United States,
  • Scholarships for American students and graduates to study and conduct research at Polish universities,
  • support of a short-term stay of a specialist from the United States in a Polish institution and joint implementation of the project.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the scholarship offer for a trip to the USA. For more information, please visit programme website.

German Academic Exchange Centre (DAAD)
The DAAD is an intermediary organisation in the field of foreign cultural and educational policy of the Federal Republic of Germany, which offers research visits at German universities and research institutions to Polish doctoral students and scientists.

For more information, visit website.


iaeste

Gain international work experience through paid internships;
Internships last from 6 weeks up to 12 months;
Interns receive remuneration covering accommodation, meals, and cultural program;
Internship opportunities are available in over 80 countries worldwide;
Various categories of student internships are offered in all technical disciplines: at universities, research and scientific centers, and companies (including industrial plants);
The committee handles all formalities related to the internship;
The registration procedure for students begins in November and lasts until February;

Additionally, internship offers are available year-round on the website: www.iaeste.pl

For more information and updates: www.facebook.com/iaeste.tul

We invite you to become a member of our committee.

IAESTE Local Committee
Lodz University of Technology
al. Politechniki 7 (III DS PŁ)
93-590 Łódź

e-mail: iaeste.plo@iaeste.pl
www: http://plo.iaeste.pl

The aim of the Taiwan-Europe Connectivity Scholarship program is to strengthen academic ties between Taiwanese and European universities through inter-university partnerships.

Eligible applicants:

  • Students enrolled at universities in Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, Finland, Lithuania, or North Macedonia;
  • Individuals who do not hold citizenship of China (including Hong Kong and Macau) or Taiwan;
  • Individuals who have not previously received this scholarship;
  • Individuals who are not currently in Taiwan and do not plan to visit Taiwan in 2025.

Contact person at TUL:

Katarzyna Bednarczyk
e-mail: katarzyna.bednarczyk.1@p.lodz.pl
tel: +48 42 638 38 75

The Vulcanus in Japan program is a prestigious internship program for students of technical universities from the European Union, organized by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation. It allows students to undertake a one-year paid internship in Japan at leading Japanese technology companies, such as Sony, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, and others.

More information is available  Here.