The aim of the project is to support the institutional capacity and functioning of the National Academic Exchange Agency in the first years of its operation.The project is planned for the period January 2018 – December 2020.This objective will be achieved by developing operating standards, networking, improving competences and qualifications of NAWA staff and supporting processes related to the launch of the new institution and the implementation of its tasks.The main result will be greater institutional capacity and efficient functioning of NAWA. Building the NAWA team and its professionalisation through the training system;2. The establishment of administrative processes and standards of operation of the Agency;3. Coordination of creation of ICT system, construction of databases on scholarship offers in Poland;4. Establishing and developing networks with partner institutions and academic and social stakeholders;5. Organisation of own events and participation in conferences and fairs promoting Polish higher education abroad and dissemination of information on activities enhancing the availability of higher education implemented by NAWA;6. Setting up a system of consultation of NAWA programmes and conducting consultations;7. Evaluation of the Agency’s activities and making changes/corrections based on experience.