Two scientists from the Institute of Literary Studies of the University of Silesia in Katowice became laureates of the Fulbright Senior Award 2021-2022. The scholarships were granted to Prof. Przemysław Marciniak and Assoc. Prof. Beata Nowacka, Professor of the University of Silesia. The Board of the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission nominated 10 candidates for the scholarship out of 52 applicants.
The Fulbright Senior Award is a scholarship programme that allows employees of Polish academic and scientific institutions to conduct independent research or teaching projects at host institutions in the United States. Participating in the programme offers a unique opportunity to acquire new scientific experience, and to establish a cooperative relationship with American universities in order to carry out research.