Czech Government Bilateral Study and Research Scholarships

Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic

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Details checked on 18 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Students, graduates and doctoral candidates from countries with an applicable bilateral agreement; selected academic staff may qualify

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About this opportunity

Supports study or research stays at Czech public universities, generally lasting 2–10 months; applications must be nominated by authorized agencies in eligible countries

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Students, graduates and doctoral candidates from countries with an applicable bilateral agreement; selected academic staff may qualify
2. Note the deadline. Usually set by the applicant's home-country authority; 2027/28 dates vary Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. CV; study or research plan; academic transcripts; recommendation letters for longer stays; identity document; other call-specific documents.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Nomination by the competent authority in the applicant's country, followed by host-side assessment

Profile of past winners

Varies by agreement

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Tips from our advisors

1. Check your country's ministry or Czech embassy for the next call and nomination deadline
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
6. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
7. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Czech Government Bilateral Study and Research Scholarships?

Students, graduates and doctoral candidates from countries with an applicable bilateral agreement; selected academic staff may qualify

What does Czech Government Bilateral Study and Research Scholarships cover?

Scholarship support for study or research stay

When is the deadline for Czech Government Bilateral Study and Research Scholarships?

Usually set by the applicant's home-country authority; 2027/28 dates vary Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Czech Government Bilateral Study and Research Scholarships?

Host countries: Czech Republic.

What documents do I need for Czech Government Bilateral Study and Research Scholarships?

CV; study or research plan; academic transcripts; recommendation letters for longer stays; identity document; other call-specific documents.

How are applicants selected for Czech Government Bilateral Study and Research Scholarships?

Nomination by the competent authority in the applicant's country, followed by host-side assessment

How much work is the Czech Government Bilateral Study and Research Scholarships application?

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