Slovakia International Visegrad Fund (IVF) Scholarships 2025-2026

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Worldwide
Region
Worldwide
Institution
Slovakia International Visegrad Fund (IVF)
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This Fellowship, PhD, Masters program in Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia offers fully funded, partial funding. The application deadline is Grants: Applications are accepted three times a year, with deadlines on February 1, June 1, and October 1.

KEY DETAILS - Location: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia - Program level: Fellowship, PhD, Masters - Funding: Fully Funded, Partial Funding - Deadline: Grants: Applications are accepted three times a year, with deadlines on February 1, June 1, and October 1

ELIGIBILITY - Nationality-Based Eligibility: Candidates must be citizens of the Eastern Partnership, Western Balkan, or V4 countries. - Program Enrollment: Applicants must apply to an approved university or institution in a V4 country (or other qualified partner countries) for a master’s, PhD, or independent research program. - Academic Background: It is necessary to have a strong academic record and related research experience. - Proposal Requirement: In order to be considered, applicants must submit a study or research proposal that aligns with the Fund’s objectives of promoting regional development, collaboration, and cultural exchange. - Programs Offered by the International Visegrad Fund (IVF):. - Visegrad Grants: Designed for NGOs, civil society organizations, municipalities, universities, and research centers from V4 countries to support collaborative initiatives. - Visegrad+ Grants: Aimed at joint projects between V4 countries and non-EU states in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions. - Strategic Grants: Focused on projects aligned with the annual strategic priorities of the Visegrad Group. - Visegrad Scholarship Programme (VSP): Provides funding for Master’s, PhD, and post-master’s research students. - OSA Fellowships: Supports scholars, journalists, and artists conducting research at the Open Society Archives in Budapest. - Visegrad Artist Residency Programme (VARP): Offers residencies for visual artists, performers, writers, and musicians from V4 countries and the USA.

BENEFITS - Tuition Support: Depending on the program and host institution, tuition expenses may be fully or partially covered. - Monthly Allowance: The amount of a scholarship stipend given each month varies depending on the host nation. - Travel & Accommodation: Assistance with travel and accommodation expenses, specifically for Artist Residencies and OSA Fellowships. - The OSA Fellowship Grant is a special €2,000 award intended to pay for travel and lodging costs in Budapest as well as other research-related costs. - Other Possibilities: Academic cooperation, cultural exchange, and networking opportunities both inside and outside of the Visegrad group. - Grants: Applications are accepted three times a year, with deadlines on February 1, June 1, and October 1. - Scholarships: The application deadline is April 15 (11:59 CET). - OSA Fellowship: Offered twice annually, with specific dates published on the official website.

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

11 requirements to review

  • Nationality-Based Eligibility: Candidates must be citizens of the Eastern Partnership, Western Balkan, or V4 countries.
  • Program Enrollment: Applicants must apply to an approved university or institution in a V4 country (or other qualified partner countries) for a master’s, PhD, or independent research program.
  • Academic Background: It is necessary to have a strong academic record and related research experience.
  • Proposal Requirement: In order to be considered, applicants must submit a study or research proposal that aligns with the Fund’s objectives of promoting regional development, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
  • Programs Offered by the International Visegrad Fund (IVF):.
  • Visegrad Grants: Designed for NGOs, civil society organizations, municipalities, universities, and research centers from V4 countries to support collaborative initiatives.
  • Visegrad+ Grants: Aimed at joint projects between V4 countries and non-EU states in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions.
  • Strategic Grants: Focused on projects aligned with the annual strategic priorities of the Visegrad Group.
  • Visegrad Scholarship Programme (VSP): Provides funding for Master’s, PhD, and post-master’s research students.
  • OSA Fellowships: Supports scholars, journalists, and artists conducting research at the Open Society Archives in Budapest.
  • Visegrad Artist Residency Programme (VARP): Offers residencies for visual artists, performers, writers, and musicians from V4 countries and the USA.

Benefits & funding

8 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Tuition Support: Depending on the program and host institution, tuition expenses may be fully or partially covered.
  • Monthly Allowance: The amount of a scholarship stipend given each month varies depending on the host nation.
  • Travel & Accommodation: Assistance with travel and accommodation expenses, specifically for Artist Residencies and OSA Fellowships.
  • The OSA Fellowship Grant is a special €2,000 award intended to pay for travel and lodging costs in Budapest as well as other research-related costs.
  • Other Possibilities: Academic cooperation, cultural exchange, and networking opportunities both inside and outside of the Visegrad group.
  • Grants: Applications are accepted three times a year, with deadlines on February 1, June 1, and October 1.
  • Scholarships: The application deadline is April 15 (11:59 CET).
  • OSA Fellowship: Offered twice annually, with specific dates published on the official website.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationSep 11, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Worldwide

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Next step

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