DigiWind Gdánsk Tech Open Call #1

Gdańsk University of Technology (Gdańsk Tech) is offering 13 merit-based one-time scholarships of €5,000 each for students enrolled in the M.Sc. in Smart Renewable Energy Engineering under the DigiWind project. Applications must be submitted via the F6S platform between 15 July 2026 and 15 October 2026, with results notified on 16 November 2026 and planned disbursement in December 2026. Eligible applicants are active AY 2025/26 students holding passports from EU/EEA or Digital Europe Programme associated countries, and selection is based 100% on the required semester GPA with additional academic achievements used only as a tie-breaker. Awards are administered and paid by Gdańsk Tech and require retention of active student status and signing a Scholarship Agreement prior to payment.

What it funds

Merit-based one-time scholarships for students enrolled in the M.Sc. in Smart Renewable Energy Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology to support advanced training in digitalisation of wind and energy systems.

Value and volume:13 scholarships available; each is a single lump-sum €5,000 payment (paid in PLN at the National Bank of Poland exchange rate on the transfer day), disbursed in December 2026 following administrative completion.

Who can apply

Current active students in the M.Sc. in Smart Renewable Energy Engineering at Gdańsk Tech admitted in the 2025/26 intake. Applicants must hold a passport from EU Member States, EFTA/EEA countries, or designated Digital Europe Programme associated countries (including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine). GPA from the required semester is the primary eligibility and ranking metric.

Application and deadline:Apply only via the F6S platform between 15 July 2026 09:00 CET and 15 October 2026 17:00 CET (single-stage). Results notified 16 November 2026; acceptance required within 5 business days.

1. 1Eligibility check: active enrolment and required semester GPA determine admissibility.
2. 2Evaluation: selection committee ranks candidates 100% by GPA; optional achievements used to break ties.
3. 3Payment conditions: must retain active student status and sign scholarship agreement at time of payment.

This call is launched by Gdańsk Tech under the DigiWind project (Grant Agreement No 101122836) and published for visibility on the EU portal; financial support is provided directly by Gdańsk Tech under its own responsibility ¹.

More details, full guidelines and the applicant pack are available from the DigiWind open calls page and the F6S application page: DigiWind Open Calls and F6S Apply.

Footnotes

1. 1Guidelines for Applicants (Gdańsk Tech Open Call #1) and legal notice clarify that the university administers selection and payments under the DigiWind project (Grant Agreement No 101122836).

Key facts and administrative data

Opportunity Title:DigiWind Gdańsk Tech Open Call #1. Call Identifier: DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 (Specialised education programmes or modules in key capacity areas). Grant Agreement No: 101122836. Project name: Digital Masters of Wind and Energy Systems (DigiWind). Project Acronym: DigiWind. Open Call start on F6S: 15 July 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline: 15 October 2026 at 17:00 CET. Single-stage deadline model. Announcement of results: 16 November 2026. Disbursement (planned): December 2026 after completion of administrative formalities. Programme period: 2021-2027. Duration of scholarship programme administration: 9-12 months (call-specific timeline). Total budget indicated for this specific call: €65,000.

Primary contact and where to apply:Applications are submitted exclusively via the F6S platform at f6s.com. Official call documentation and Guidelines for Applicants are published on the DigiWind website and the F6S open call page Guidelines for Applicants ¹.

What is being funded

This Open Call provides merit-based academic excellence scholarships for eligible students enrolled in the M.Sc. in Smart Renewable Energy Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology. The financial award is a one-time lump-sum payment of €5,000 per beneficiary (to be paid in Polish Złoty using the National Bank of Poland average exchange rate on the transfer day). Thirteen scholarships are available under Open Call #1 (13 x €5,000 = €65,000). The scholarship is administered and disbursed by Gdańsk University of Technology from the University Scholarship Fund under the DigiWind project framework. Although DigiWind is funded under the Digital Europe Programme, this specific call and the payment to beneficiaries are executed by Gdańsk Tech and its Scholarship Fund; publication on the EU portal is for visibility only.

Eligible applicant types and applicant profile

Primary eligible applicants:individual students (natural persons) currently and actively enrolled as regular students in the M.Sc. in Smart Renewable Energy Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology for Academic Year 2025/26. The call targets top-performing master students; applicants must present official proof of active enrollment and semester GPA.

Eligible applicant types (explicit list and detail)

1. 1Individual students enrolled in the M.Sc. in Smart Renewable Energy Engineering at Gdańsk Tech (primary eligible type).
2. 2Higher Education Institution (Gdańsk University of Technology) acts as implementing organisation and fund disbursing entity (not an applicant).
3. 3F6S Network Ireland Limited acts as data controller for application platform services (platform operator, not applicant).

Funding mechanism and legal/financial modalities

Funding Type:Scholarship / grant (one-time lump-sum merit scholarship). The scholarship is provided from the University Scholarship Fund administered by Gdańsk Tech under the DigiWind project which is co-funded by the Digital Europe Programme. The call is launched and executed by Gdańsk Tech. The publication on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is informational; the financial support is provided directly by Gdańsk Tech in its own name and responsibility.

Consortium requirement and application modality

Consortium requirement:Not applicable. This is an individual award for students; no consortium is required or permitted. Application Type: Open call, single-stage. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the F6S online application form.

Geographic eligibility and nationality

Beneficiary Scope:Applicants must be passport holders from EU Member States, EFTA/EEA countries, or Digital Europe Programme (DEP) associated countries. The DEP associated countries explicitly listed in the Guidelines include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine.

Target sector and thematic focus

Target Sector:Education and training in renewable energy and digital technologies. Thematic areas covered by the M.Sc. programme include wind and renewable energy systems combined with advanced digital pillars: Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Digital Twins and High Performance Computing (HPC), Internet of Things (IoT), and practical engineering for renewable energy infrastructures. The call supports skills development for the green transition, specifically digitalisation of wind and energy systems.

Project stage and expected maturity of beneficiaries

Project Stage:Education/training. The scholarships are targeted at students at early-stage master's studies who have completed specified semester milestones (after completion of semester 2 for winter intakes; after completion of semester 1 for summer intakes). The award supports continued study, academic development and engagement in research/innovation activities.

Number of awards, funding amount and payment schedule

Number of Scholarships:Thirteen (13). Financial value per scholarship: €5,000 (one-time lump-sum). Currency and disbursement: Payment will be made in Polish Złoty (PLN) calculated using the National Bank of Poland average exchange rate on the payment day. Disbursement timing: Planned single payment in December 2026 after verification of administrative conditions and signing of Scholarship Agreement and Declaration of Honour. Total call budget: €65,000 as indicated.

Eligibility criteria and required conditions (detailed)

1. 1Active enrolment: Applicant must be an active student in the M.Sc. in Smart Renewable Energy Engineering at Gdańsk Tech for AY 2025/26.
2. 2Academic milestone completion: Winter intake students eligible after completion of semester 2 (evaluation based on semester 2 GPA). Summer intake students eligible after completion of semester 1 (evaluation based on semester 1 GPA).
3. 3Nationality: Passport holder from EU Member State, EFTA/EEA country, or DEP associated country (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine).
4. 4Documentation: Must upload official transcript confirming required semester GPA. Optional: consolidated Academic or Scientific Achievements Portfolio (PDF) to be used only for tie-break situations.
5. 5Active student status at payment: To receive payment beneficiaries must retain full and active student rights in the programme and sign the Scholarship Agreement on the day of payment.

Required application documents and templates

Application is completed on the F6S platform. Mandatory and optional documents must be uploaded as PDF files without printing restrictions.

1. 1Mandatory: Confirmation of Average Grades (official digital scan of paper transcript) verifying the applicant's GPA for the relevant semester.
2. 2Optional: Academic or Scientific Achievements Portfolio (single consolidated PDF) containing official evidence of research participation, publications, conference presentations, membership in research clubs, or other academic/scientific achievements. This optional portfolio is used only to rank candidates in case of tied GPA scores.
3. 3Post-selection: Selected applicants will sign a Declaration of Honour and a Scholarship Agreement before disbursement.

Application form structure (guidance and typical sections):Applicants must create an F6S profile and complete the call form. The form includes administrative sections for personal and contact details, nationality and passport details, programme enrolment confirmation, upload sections for mandatory transcript and optional achievements portfolio, and declarations to accept terms and data processing conditions. Applicants are encouraged to review the reference application form on F6S and to attend optional live webinars announced on the DigiWind website and F6S page.

Evaluation methodology and selection process

Evaluation is a transparent, three-step process:admissibility and eligibility check, internal evaluation by an academic Selection Committee, and selection/final approval by the Rector of Gdańsk Tech. All applications must pass an administrative eligibility check executed through F6S.

1. 1Stage 1 Admissibility and Eligibility: Verify active enrolment, correct nationality and receipt of required transcript(s), and that submissions were made on F6S within the deadline.
2. 2Stage 2 Internal Evaluation: A Selection Committee appointed by the Rector performs academic evaluation. Primary ranking metric is 100% GPA from the specified semester.
3. 3Stage 3 Selection and Rector approval: Committee provides a ranked list with justifications to the Rector who makes the final award decisions; an Evaluation Summary Report (ESR) is produced.

Tie-break rule:If GPA is identical between candidates, ranking among tied candidates is determined by documented additional academic and scientific achievements provided in the optional portfolio (research participation, publications, conference presentations, scientific club activity).

Results, notifications, reserved list and redress

Notification:Applicants will be notified by email on 16 November 2026. Accepted applicants receive an Evaluation Summary Report, invitation to sign Scholarship Agreement and Declaration of Honour; they must accept the offer within five business days. Those who pass eligibility and evaluation but fall below the top 13 are placed on a ranked reserve list; scholarships may be reallocated from the reserve list if a selected candidate resigns or loses active student status prior to payment. Rejected applicants will receive an Evaluation Summary Report if they passed eligibility and underwent evaluation, or a formal rejection if ineligible.

Redress Process:Applicants may submit a written appeal within three business days of receiving results. Grounds for appeal are limited to administrative errors or procedural non-compliance; appeals against academic judgment are generally disallowed. Appeals must be sent to pg-opencall@digiwind.org.

Application timeline and milestones

Nature of support, co-funding and legal notes

Nature of Support:Monetary (one-time scholarship payment). Co-funding requirement: Not required from applicants. The scholarship is fully funded through the DigiWind project budget and the University's Scholarship Fund; applicants do not need to provide matching funds. Legal and origin of funds note: Funds stem from the DigiWind project co-funded by the Digital Europe Programme; however, this specific call and payments are issued directly by Gdańsk Tech under its responsibility. Publication on the EU portal is informational and not an approval by EU authorities.

Success rate and competition

Success Rates:The exact number of applicants and resulting success rate is not specified in call documentation. The call will award 13 scholarships; actual competitiveness and success probability will depend on the number of eligible submissions received during the open call period. No historical success rate is provided in the Guidelines.

Data protection and confidentiality

Data controller for the application process:F6S Network Ireland Limited (data are processed through the F6S platform). Applicants must accept F6S terms and privacy policies. The DigiWind consortium and project partners will retain project-related data for at least five years after project balance payment, or longer if audits or legal procedures require it. Confidentiality obligations for selected applicants apply for five years after project completion unless extended by agreement.

Contacts and support

1. 1F6S Open Call page and Q&A: f6s.com/digiwind-gdansk-tech-open-call-1
2. 2F6S technical support: support@f6s.com
3. 3Gdańsk Tech DigiWind Open Call team and Help Desk: pg-opencall@digiwind.org
4. 4Open Call documents and Guidelines: digiwind.org

Mentioned countries and regions

Explicitly mentioned nationalities eligible:all EU Member States, EFTA/EEA countries, and the following Digital Europe Programme associated countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine. The host institution is in Poland (Gdańsk University of Technology).

Application assistance, templates and guidance for applicants

Template and procedural guidance available:The Guidelines for Applicants document (Version 1.0) provides a full step-by-step guide to register on F6S, the reference application form structure, required PDF uploads, and evaluation rules. Applicants should prepare the mandatory transcript PDF and optionally a consolidated Academic or Scientific Achievements Portfolio PDF. After selection, standard Scholarship Agreement and Declaration of Honour templates will be provided to successful candidates for signature before disbursement. Applicants should use the F6S reference application form to familiarise with question fields but must complete the official F6S application during the submission window.

Application stages (explicit count)

Number of application stages:The process is described as a three-step methodology: (1) Admissibility and eligibility check, (2) Internal evaluation by the Selection Committee, (3) Final selection and Rector approval followed by notification, acceptance and signing of the Scholarship Agreement. From an applicant perspective the operational steps are: prepare documents and F6S profile, submit application online, await evaluation and result, accept offer and sign agreements.

Additional noteworthy conditions and restrictions

1. 1Late submissions or incomplete entries submitted after the 15 October 2026 17:00 CET deadline will be automatically rejected.
2. 2If a selected student loses active student status or resigns from the programme before payment, the scholarship will be revoked and offered to the next eligible candidate on the reserve list.
3. 3Appeals are limited to administrative or procedural errors and must be filed within three business days of result notification.
4. 4Confidentiality rules require selected applicants to keep certain project data confidential for five years after project completion unless otherwise agreed.

What is this opportunity about — summary and explanation

This Open Call is a targeted scholarship programme launched by Gdańsk University of Technology under the DigiWind initiative to support high-achieving students enrolled in the M.Sc. in Smart Renewable Energy Engineering. The objective is to recognise academic excellence, reduce financial barriers to advanced training, encourage student retention and engagement in scientific and research activities related to digitalisation of wind and energy systems, and strengthen the attractiveness of the degree programme. Thirteen one-time merit-based scholarships of €5,000 each will be awarded following a single-stage competitive process based primarily on semester GPA, with optional supporting academic achievement documents used only to break ties. Applicants must be active students in AY 2025/26, meet nationality eligibility, submit required transcripts via F6S between 15 July and 15 October 2026, and retain active student status through the payment date. The call is administered and paid by Gdańsk Tech; DigiWind and the Digital Europe Programme co-fund the overarching project but the institution bears responsibility for selection and disbursement. This is an open, transparent scholarship competition with clear administrative and academic eligibility rules and an internal appeal mechanism focused on procedural fairness.

Footnotes

1. 1Full Guidelines for Applicants (Gdańsk Tech Open Call #1, V1.0) and detailed call conditions are available at digiwind.org. The F6S application page is f6s.com.

Key Details at a Glance

Who Should Apply

This scholarship is exclusively for students already enrolled in the M.Sc. in Smart Renewable Energy Engineering programme at Gdańsk University of Technology (Gdańsk Tech) within the DigiWind project framework ¹.

Eligibility Requirements:Candidates must be passport holders from EU/EEA countries or Digital Europe Programme associated countries (including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine) ².

Applicants must have completed their second semester (for winter intake) or first semester (for summer intake) of the 2025/26 academic year and maintain active student status with a valid GPA transcript ³.

Evaluation and Selection Process

Selection is strictly merit-based, ranking applicants 100% on their Grade Point Average (GPA) from the most recently completed required semester ⁴.

1. 1Primary Metric: GPA from the required semester (100% weight)
2. 2Tie-Breaker: Additional academic/scientific achievements (e.g., research projects, publications, conference presentations) if GPAs are identical
3. 3Final Decision: Made by the Rector of Gdańsk Tech based on the Selection Committee's ranked list

Applications must be submitted exclusively via the F6S platform between 15 July 2026 (09:00 CET) and 15 October 2026 (17:00 CET) ⁵.

Required Documentation

1. 1Mandatory: Official digital transcript of results verifying GPA for the required semester (Semester 2 for winter intake; Semester 1 for summer intake)
2. 2Optional: Academic or Scientific Achievements Portfolio (single PDF) containing proof of research participation, publications, or conference presentations (used only for tie-breaking)
3. 3Note: All documents must be in PDF format with no printing restrictions

Important Notes for Applicants

This call is launched solely by Gdańsk Tech (PG) and is NOT an EU action; financial support is provided directly by PG under its own responsibility, though funded via the Digital Europe Programme ⁶.

Payment Conditions:Successful applicants must retain full active student status and sign the Scholarship Agreement to receive the payment; resignation or loss of status before payment revokes the scholarship ⁷.

The €5,000 award will be disbursed in Polish Zloty (PLN) based on the National Bank of Poland's average exchange rate on the transfer day in December 2026 ⁸.

Applicants must confirm acceptance of the scholarship offer within 5 business days of notification; failure to do so allows reallocation to the next candidate on the reserve list ⁹.

For inquiries or appeals regarding administrative errors, contact the Help Desk at pg-opencall@digiwind.org ¹⁰.

Footnotes

1. 1Official Guidelines for Applicants V1.0, Section 3.2: Eligible Gdańsk Tech Programme DigiWind Guidelines.
2. 2Official Guidelines for Applicants V1.0, Section 5.1.2: Nationality Eligibility DigiWind Guidelines.
3. 3Official Guidelines for Applicants V1.0, Section 5.1.1: Academic Performance Milestones DigiWind Guidelines.
4. 4Official Guidelines for Applicants V1.0, Section 6.1.2.1: Evaluation Criteria and Ranking DigiWind Guidelines.
5. 5Official Guidelines for Applicants V1.0, Section 3.3: Application Period and Process DigiWind Guidelines.
6. 6Official Guidelines for Applicants V1.0, Section 10.4: Disclaimer and Origin of Funds DigiWind Guidelines.
7. 7Official Guidelines for Applicants V1.0, Section 7.1: Scholarship Agreement and Payment Conditions DigiWind Guidelines.
8. 8Official Guidelines for Applicants V1.0, Section 3.1: Funding and Awards (Currency Conversion) DigiWind Guidelines.
9. 9Official Guidelines for Applicants V1.0, Section 6.1.3.1: Reserved List Policy DigiWind Guidelines.
10. 10Official Guidelines for Applicants V1.0, Section 11: Contacts and Redress Process DigiWind Guidelines.