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On the Admission of Applications for Participation in the National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic

The Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic announces the call for applications for participation in the National Scholarship Programme for the 2025/2026 academic year. The programme is intended to support the study of foreign students, PhD students, university teachers and researchers at universities and research institutions in Slovakia.

Categories of programme participants:

  • Master’s students (for short-term academic mobility);
  • PhD students;
  • University teachers, researchers and artists.

Eligibility criteria for candidates:

  • Citizenship of another country (not the Slovak Republic);
  • Enrollment at a university or research institution outside Slovakia;
  • Motivation and alignment with the study or research purpose of the stay.

Amount of the scholarship:

  • Students: €620 per month;
  • PhD students: €1025.50 per month;
  • Teachers and researchers: from €1025.50 to €1470 per month, depending on qualification and position.

The scholarship covers:

  • Accommodation and meals;
  • Travel expenses;
  • Administrative expenses related to the stay.

Application submission: The application deadline is 30 April 2025 for scholarships starting in September 2025.

Applications are submitted online via the portal: www.scholarships.sk

Contact information: Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic

Email: info@saia.sk

Important!All documents must be submitted in English or Slovak. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

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