Polish rural development competition offers 10,000 PLN prize

The Foundation for the Development of Polish Agriculture, in collaboration with Scholar Scientific Publishing, has announced a competition focused on documenting the Polish countryside. The initiative seeks to preserve local history, customs, and the evolving nature of modern rural life.

Participants can submit various forms of work, including scientific papers, doctoral dissertations, monographs, memoirs, and archival photographs. The competition is open to researchers, regionalists, students, and authors specializing in agriculture, culture, and rural development.

The main prize is 10,000 PLN gross, with a first-place distinction of 5,000 PLN gross and a diploma. Submissions must be original, unpublished in their entirety, and include both printed and electronic versions. The deadline for receiving documents is November 30, 2026.