National Scholarship Programme of Slovakia 2026
About this scholarship
The National Scholarship Programme of Slovakia supports short-term study, research, teaching, and artistic mobility in Slovakia for international students, PhD candidates, researchers, teachers, and artists.
The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP) is a government-funded mobility scholarship that supports international academic stays in Slovakia. It is funded by the Government of the Slovak Republic and administered by SAIA, n. o. The programme is designed primarily for short-term mobility rather than full degree funding, helping international participants spend part of their studies or professional activity at Slovak universities and research institutions.
The programme commonly supports Master's and PhD-level participants, as well as university teachers, researchers, and artists. It is intended for students and academics who already belong to an eligible institution outside Slovakia and who have secured acceptance or an invitation from a host institution in Slovakia for study, research, teaching, or artistic activity.
Funding typically includes a monthly scholarship allowance to help with living costs during the stay. Reference postings indicate support for accommodation and daily living expenses, and a travel allowance may also be provided based on distance. The exact amount depends on the applicant category, with students and PhD candidates receiving different monthly rates.
The programme is generally open to applicants from around the world, provided they meet the category-specific rules. Master's applicants are typically expected to have completed a substantial part of their university studies in the same or a related field, while PhD applicants should be enrolled in doctoral study outside Slovakia. Applicants normally need a strong academic or professional profile and must be able to carry out their proposed mobility in English, Slovak, or another language accepted by the host institution.
Applications are usually submitted through the programme's online system. Before applying, candidates should identify a suitable host university or research organisation in Slovakia and obtain the necessary invitation or acceptance documents. Because conditions can vary by applicant category and call, students should always check the current official guidance before applying.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Open to international applicants worldwide in eligible categories, including master's students, PhD students enrolled outside Slovakia, university teachers, researchers, and artists. Master's applicants are typically expected to have completed at least 2.5 years of university study in the same or a related field. Applicants must have acceptance or an invitation for a study, research, teaching, or artistic mobility stay in Slovakia.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
Applicants must be able to carry out the mobility in English, Slovak, or another language accepted by the host institution.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting National Scholarship Programme of Slovakia.
