BioLAB 2025-26 Program Admission

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The Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission invites Master’s and PhD students of life sciences, biophysics and medical fields of study to submit applications for the BioLAB 2025-26 Program. The call for applications lasts until February 1, 2025.

The BioLAB program allows to complete a one-year research internship in a laboratory located in one of four institutions in the US:

  • University of Virginia, Charlottesville
  • University of Chicago, Chicago
  • University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
  • Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma City

During the internship, students conduct independent research in laboratories. Results of the research are often published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. In addition, students take an active part in the life of the host institution, participate in seminars, guest lectures and learn about American culture. In some cases, students have the opportunity to use the research results for their Master’s/PhD dissertation at their home university.

Participation in the Program includes:

  • Scholarship in amount of $28,000 – $35,000
  • Full medical insurance 
  • Assistance in obtaining an F-1 or J-1 visa for a stay in the US (the cost of SEVIS number and issuing a visa is covered by the student)
  • Pre-departure orientation conducted by the Fulbright Commission staff and alumni of the program
  • Help during the program offered by the host insitution’s representatives

Student who would like to apply should:

  • Meet the formal requirements for an F-1 or J-1 visa,
  • Study life sciences, biophysics or medical fields of study (biology, pharmacy, biophysics, medicine, etc.),  
  • Hold, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree (licencjat/inżynier degree if the studies were completed in Poland) and at the time of interview (March 2025) will be a student of a Master’s or PhD degree at a Polish university or research institution and maintain an active student status during the program,
  • Obtained a high GPA (recommended – 4.0 or higher),
  • Demonstrate knowledge of English at the proficiency level (minimum B2).

IMPORTANT: International students must have completed the undergraduate degree (Licencjat or Inżynier) in a Polish university.

The application form and all the necessary information can be found at https://fulbright.edu.pl/biolab-program/

Applications for the Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions

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We encourage you to take a look at the offer received from the friendly University of Minho (Guimarães, Portugal).

Applications for the Advanced Master in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions are open up to January 20, 2025. This is the leading international course on conservation of heritage structures, winner of the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage “Europa Nostra”, funded by the European Commission during 10 consecutive years, and a unique opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Do not miss this opportunity to join the other 500 alumni from 75 countries that graduate in the last 17 years and be a part of this great worldwide network of experts!

This Master Course is organized by a Consortium of leading European Universities/Research Institutions in the field, composed by University of Minho (coordinating institution, Portugal), the Technical University of Catalonia (Spain), the Czech Technical University in Prague (Czechia), the University of Padua (Italy) and the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (Czechia).

The course combines the most recent advances in research and development with practical applications. A significant number of scholarships, ranging from 4,000 to 13,000 Euro, are available to students of any nationality.

Please find full details on the MSc programme, as well as electronic application procedure, in the SAHC website www.msc-sahc.org

Visit also the SAHC blog http://blog.msc-sahc.org and www.linkedin.com/school/sahcmasterscourse

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Support to the GED students at UCBS

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Dear Students,

The person dedicated for academic and scientific support to the Global Environment and Development students at University Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development is Anna Batorczak, Phd

Office hours (consultations) for Global Environment and Development students are every Wednesday from 12.00 to 1.30 p.m. in room 1108 (1st floor) at the Faculty of Geology.

Before the meeting, please make an appointment by e-mail: a.batorczak@uw.edu.pl

For any administrative matters, you may contact Adam Tarkowski, PhD room 2009 (2nd floor) at the Faculty of Geology from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Tel: 22 55 40 035) and/or by e-mail: adam.tarkowski@uw.edu.pl

Welcome Days 2024 – live meetings for the full time students!

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Another Year, Another Exciting Welcome Day!

We cordially extend an invitation to all new international long-term students for a special orientation event tailored to provide you with vital information as you embark on your journey as a new member of the University of Warsaw (UW) community.

During this event, you will gain valuable insights into the University’s structure and functions, discover the myriad opportunities it offers, familiarize yourself with essential guidelines, and deepen your understanding of our esteemed institution.

We look forward to warmly welcoming you to the UW community and helping you embark on a successful academic journey.

When?

You have the option to attend one of the two sessions:

  • Meeting in Polish: September 24th (Tuesday)
  • Meeting in English: September 30th (Monday)

Both sessions will commence at 11:00 a.m.

Where?

The event will take place at Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 (UW Main Campus)

The exact room number will be given to registered participants two days before the meetings.

Meeting Agenda – tbc

  • 10.30 am – 11.00 Welcome coffee

Part 1

  • 11.00 Welcome of Vice-Rector for Student Affairs
  • 11.10 Welcome Point Presentation
  • 12.00 – 1.00 pm Supporting offices
  • 1.00 – 1.20 Coffee break

Part 2

  • 1.20 Student tips
  • 1.30 Students’ Union of University of Warsaw

How to register?

To confirm your participation, kindly register using the appropriate form for your preferred session:

2024 Welcome Days are co-financed by NAWA Polish National Agency of Academic Exchange within the programme “Welcome to Poland”

If you have questions or doubts please contact us at welcome.event@uw.edu.pl