Jacek Musiał 

Year the scholarship was awarded:

2026

Area of expertise

Science

He studies Psychology at Jagiellonian University and is also enrolled in the Vocal and Acting programme at the Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Kraków. He combines his academic interests with music and social engagement. His research interests focus on the psychology and neurobiology of music. At Jagiellonian University, he supports neuroscience research and also speaks at conferences on music psychology and neuroscience. 

At the Web-Korki Foundation, he coordinates a development programme and psychological workshops, supporting more than 200 volunteers. He also volunteers by running music classes for children living in children's homes. 

He is the initiator and organiser of a charity concert at the Academy of Music in Kraków in support of the DKMS Foundation. The event brought together more than 12 volunteers and 60 young artists from different universities. 

He has participated in conferences organised by the Students’ Parliament of the Republic of Poland and the Forum of Art Universities, as well as in international workshops on community music and working with emotions. Together with the Miechowiacy folk ensemble, he represents Poland at international folklore festivals.