Slovakia National Scholarship Programme Spring 2026 Open

The Government of the Slovak Republic has officially announced the continuation of its National Scholarship Programme (NSP) 2026 spring batch, designed to support the academic and artistic mobility of international students, PhD candidates, university teachers, researchers, and artists. Established in 2005 and funded by the Slovak Ministry of Education, Research, Development, and Youth, this programme provides an exceptional opportunity to pursue study, teaching, research, or artistic stays in Slovakia.

Funding Package

The NSP offers generous monthly stipends to cover living costs such as accommodation, food, and day-to-day expenses:

• Master’s level students (second level of higher education): €620 per month
• PhD students: €1,025.50 per month
• University teachers, researchers, and artists:
  1. Without PhD and less than 4 years’ experience – €1,025.50 per month
  2. With PhD and less than 10 years’ experience – €1,370 per month
  3. With PhD and more than 10 years’ experience – €1,470 per month

In addition, eligible students and PhD students can apply for a travel grant, ranging from €50 to €1,500 depending on the distance between their home country and Slovakia. Holders of scholarships lasting more than 90 days may also receive reimbursement of up to €250 for compulsory medical examinations related to residence permits.

Eligibility Criteria

The NSP is open to citizens of all countries (except Slovakia). Applicants must fall into one of the following categories:

• Students: Currently enrolled outside Slovakia in Master’s programmes or in at least the 3rd year of university studies; must be accepted for an academic mobility stay at a Slovak higher education institution. Duration: 1–2 semesters or 1–3 trimesters.
• PhD Students: Enrolled in PhD programmes abroad and invited by a Slovak higher education or research institution (e.g., Slovak Academy of Sciences) for study/research stays. Duration: 1–10 months.
• University Teachers, Researchers, and Artists: Invited for academic or artistic stays by eligible Slovak institutions. Duration: 1–10 months.

Note: The NSP does not support full-degree studies in Slovakia, applicants already residing in Slovakia for 15+ months within the last 36 months, or those receiving funding from other Slovak public scholarship programmes.

Apply: https://www.scholarships.sk/en/main/programme-terms-and-conditions/foreign-applicants

Application Timeline

Applications for the National Scholarship Programme must be submitted online through www.scholarships.sk in either Slovak or English, along with all the required supporting documents. The autumn deadline for submission is 31 October 2026 at 16:00 CET, applicable for scholarship stays taking place in the summer semester of the ongoing academic year.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete and submit their applications well before the deadline, as the online system may face heavy traffic in the final hours, which could risk delays or submission issues.

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