TopMinds 2027 edition (until 22 October 2026)
- Applicants: individuals preparing a doctoral thesis at a Polish university or another academic or research institution, who have distinguished themselves in their field of research, as well as final-year Master’s students planning a career in science,
- Key programme requirements: the programme is based on an individual development pathway, agreed in collaboration with a mentor, meetings and workshops held during 1–2-day sessions in Warsaw and Wrocław, as well as online meetings, enabling participants to broaden their knowledge and acquire new skills. The key criteria for substantive assessment include: a commitment to building an international career in academia, previous academic achievements, motivation and potential for development, and the alignment of the applicant’s needs and expectations with what the programme offers, including the availability of suitable mentors.
Funding: costs associated with attending the sessions, such as accommodation, meals and training materials, excluding travel costs
Application deadline: 22 October, 4.00 pm
Programme regulations: link
TopMinds is a mentoring programme, a joint initiative run in partnership by the Polish-American Fulbright Commission and the Top 500 Innovators Association, which opens the door to international careers for early-career Polish-speaking researchers.
