NAWA is a new institution that was established on October 1st, 2017. It is set up to coordinate state activities driving the process of internationalization of Polish academic and research institutions. The mission of NAWA is to foster the development of Poland in the area of science and higher education.
NAWA's mission, development vision and objectives of the action in the period 2024-2030:
Mission:
Strengthening Polish science and higher education through international exchange and cooperation.
Development vision:
The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange is a leading institution serving to strengthen the internationalisation of Polish science and higher education. It is known and appreciated in the Polish and foreign academic community. It inspires science and higher education institutions to act.
It sets standards in terms of supporting academic mobility, internationalisation of science and higher education, recognition of education and the promotion of the Polish language and culture in the international academic community.
The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange flexibly adjusts its activities to the global and local challenges of the academic world. It responds to the needs of the environment and effectively supports the mobility and international cooperation of students, doctoral students and employees of institutions forming the system of science and higher education.
The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange co-creates optimal conditions for research and educational activities in Poland, contributing to the scientific, cultural and economic development of the country. The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange creates opportunities for sustainable and transparent use of its offer by the entire academic community, regardless of the disciplines of science, types of institutions and their location, and all kinds of non-substantive considerations.
The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange is a team of professionals who work with passion and effectively implement the Agency’s mission and strategic goals.
Objectives of the action:
- Supporting the internationalisation of science and higher education.
- Popularization of the Polish language and culture abroad.
- Strengthening the presence of Polish science and higher education on the international arena.
- Facilitating the international transfer of knowledge and skills to science and the economy.
- Horizontal objective: institutional development of the Agency.
The legal basis for appointing the Agency is The Act on the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange of 7 July 2017
GUIDING ROADMAP FOR THE PERIOD 2021–2027
Development Strategy of The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange for 2024-2030