2026 National Postgraduate Scholarship Programme – Government of the Slovak Republic

Location: Slovakia

Program: Postgraduate Degrees (Masters / PhD / Research / Teaching & Artistic Stays)

Eligibility: All Nationalities

Duration: 1–10 months

Deadline: April 30, 2026 (Spring round) | October 31, 2026 (Autumn round)

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The 2026 National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP) is a prestigious government-funded mobility scheme established in 2005 and financed by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic. Open to citizens of any country in the world except Slovakia, the programme supports short-term academic stays — ranging from 1 to 10 months — at public universities, private higher education institutions, and eligible research organisations across Slovakia.

Unlike degree scholarships, the NSP is specifically designed to fund academic mobility: incoming international students on semester/study visits, PhD candidates conducting supervised research, and university teachers, researchers, or artists on invited teaching, research, or artistic residencies.

Slovakia is a Central European country and a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen Area, NATO, the UN, the OECD, CERN, and the Visegrád Group. With a rich cultural heritage, vibrant university towns such as Bratislava, Košice, and Banská Bystrica, and a growing research ecosystem, Slovakia offers international scholars a stimulating academic environment with excellent quality of life. Slovak public universities deliver education across a broad spectrum of disciplines, and the country’s EU membership makes study there a valuable step for students and researchers seeking European credentials and professional networks.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:

Monthly stipend of €620 for Master’s level students (second level of higher education) to cover living costs
Monthly stipend of €920–€1,025.50 for PhD students (depending on degree and experience status)
Monthly stipend of €1,025.50–€1,470 for university teachers, researchers, and artists (depending on PhD status and years of professional experience)
Travel allowance (lump sum) ranging from €50 to €1,500 depending on the distance between the applicant’s home country and Slovakia, paid at the end of the stay
Reimbursement of up to €250 for mandatory medical examination costs
Assistance available from the host institution regarding accommodation and entry/residence formalities in Slovakia
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:

Must be a student at a university in any country in the world except Slovakia
Must be student of second level or higher education or are student who at the time of application already completed at least 2.5 years of their university studies in similar study programme
For students: must be accepted by a public, private or state Slovak higher education institution for an academic mobility stay
For PhD students: must be pursuing higher education or scientific training outside Slovakia and be accepted by a Slovak HEI or eligible research institution for a research/study visit
For university teachers, researchers, and artists: must hold a PhD (or equivalent) OR have more than 4 years of relevant professional experience; must be formally invited by a Slovak institution with a valid research/development certificate that is not a business company
Must not have spent 12 or more months cumulatively in Slovakia during the 36 months prior to the application deadline
Must not currently be receiving another scholarship in Slovakia under a different Slovak public scholarship programme

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements

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Selection Criteria

Candidates for the 2026 National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic are evaluated by SAIA’s Selection Committee based on the overall quality of the submitted application, the academic or professional merit of the applicant, and the clarity and relevance of the proposed study, research, or teaching activity to be undertaken in Slovakia. For university teachers, researchers, and artists, the strength of the formal invitation from the Slovak host institution and the academic or cultural significance of the planned stay are key factors. All applications undergo a two-stage review process: an administrative check for completeness and eligibility, followed by substantive evaluation by the Selection Committee. Only one application per applicant per call is permitted, and incomplete applications are automatically disqualified.