Slovak Government NSP Scholarship 2026 Applications Deadline is October 31
If you’ve ever dreamed of studying, teaching, or conducting research in the heart of Europe—Slovakia—this is your moment. The National Scholarship Programme (NSP) of the Slovak Republic, financed by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development, and Youth, is currently accepting applications from international students, PhD candidates, university teachers, researchers, and artists. But time is running out—the deadline to apply is October 31, 2025, at 16:00 CET.
About the NSP Scholarship
The NSP was established in 2005 to support academic mobility to Slovakia’s universities and research institutions. It offers a fully funded opportunity for students and academics from around the world (excluding Slovak citizens) to spend 1 to 10 months in Slovakia for academic or artistic stays.
This is your gateway to immerse yourself in Slovakia’s dynamic research culture, learn from distinguished scholars, and experience life in one of Europe’s most historically rich and welcoming countries.
Slovakia NSP Scholarship Package offers
Monthly stipends vary by category:
- Master’s students: €620/month
- PhD students: €1,025.50/month
- University teachers, researchers, artists:
- Without PhD (under 4 years’ experience): €1,025.50/month
- With PhD (under 10 years’ experience): €1,370/month
- With PhD (over 10 years’ experience): €1,470/month.
Eligible students and PhD applicants can also receive a travel grant of up to €1,500, depending on the distance between their home country and Slovakia.
Who Can Apply?
A) Students
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- Must be currently enrolled outside Slovakia.
- Must have completed at least 2.5 years of study or be a master’s student.
- Must be accepted by a Slovak higher education institution for a mobility stay lasting 1–2 semesters.
B) PhD Students
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- Must be enrolled at a university outside Slovakia.
- Must be accepted by a Slovak university or research institution for a research or study stay (1–10 months).
C) University Teachers, Researchers, Artists
- Must be invited to a teaching, research, or artistic stay by a recognized Slovak institution (non-commercial entity).
- The stay can last 1–10 months.
How to Apply?
Applications are submitted online via the official NSP portal. The system is open at least 6 weeks before the deadline, but do not wait until the last minute. Heavy traffic near the deadline can cause delays that may prevent submission.
Required documents vary by category but generally include:
- CV and motivation letter
- Detailed study/research plan
- Recommendation letters
- Acceptance/invitation letter from a Slovak institution
- Academic transcripts and diplomas
All documents must be submitted in English or Slovak (official translations are required if written in another language).
Important Deadline Alert
The last date to apply for the Slovak Government NSP Scholarship 2026 is October 31, 2025 (16:00 CET).
Applicants must submit their complete online application and deliver the original acceptance/invitation letter to the SAIA office in Bratislava by the third working day after the deadline (by 12:00 p.m.).
Missing this date means waiting until the next cycle in April 2026.
