The Edward & Olga Piszek Fund for Polish Studies
The Edward & Olga Piszek Fund for Polish Studies was established in 2005 by Helen and Erik Nelson P'05 to continue the cultural, educational, and humanitarian legacy of Edward Piszek (1916–2004), an entrepreneur and philanthropist of Polish descent. As a highlight of this gift, Dickinson maintains a longstanding collaboration with the Institute for American Studies and Polish Diaspora at Jagiellonian University (Krakow, Poland), where MA students can apply for a semester-long fellowship to conduct research and benefit from our on-campus scholarly community.
Funding Opportunities for Dickinson Faculty
Poland Research Travel Grant
Faculty may apply for up to $3,000 to support a research trip, conference travel, or other pedagogical or scholarly project based in Poland and/or connected to Polish studies. Grants may be limited to one per year and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, beginning July 1 of each year. Please use this form to apply. Questions can be directed to Alyssa DeBlasio – deblasia@dickinson.edu.
Support for Poland-Based Mosaics/Globally Integrated Courses
Dickinson’s partners in Warsaw and Krakow can provide planning and on-the-ground support for faculty considering a Mosaic or Globally Integrated Course based in Poland. This includes: finding and contracting faculty and industry experts; arranging housing and classroom space; facilitating connections with local university students; organizing excursions; and providing health and safety support. Questions can be directed to Jesse Phillips – philljes@dickinson.edu.
Global Faculty Seminar in Poland, May 23–29, 2026
Details TBA in early fall 2025. Please check back.