National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP)

Slovak Academic Information Agency (SAIA) for the Slovak Ministry of Education

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Citizens of any country except Slovakia who are master's or PhD students at a university outside Slovakia (master's students need at least 2.5 years of study completed) and have been accepted by a Slovak university or research institution for a study or research stay. It is for short stays (1-10 months), not for a full degree. Not for people who spent 15+ months in Slovakia in the last 36 months or who get Erasmus+ for the same stay.

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About this opportunity

A mobility scholarship for short study or research stays at Slovak universities and research institutes. It does not fund a whole degree. You need an acceptance from the Slovak host first.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Citizens of any country except Slovakia who are master's or PhD students at a university outside Slovakia (master's students need at least 2.5 years of study completed) and have been accepted by a Slovak university or research institution for a study or research stay. It is for short stays (1-10 months), not for a full degree. Not for people who spent 15+ months in Slovakia in the last 36 months or who get Erasmus+ for the same stay.
2. Note the deadline. Apr 30 and Oct 31 (twice a year, 16:00 CET - 30 Apr for stays in the next academic year and 31 Oct for the summer semester; the 31 Oct 2026 round for the 2026/27 summer semester closes on 31 Oct 2026) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Online application; Acceptance letter from the Slovak institution; Study or research plan; Transcript; CV.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

SAIA checks formal requirements, then an expert committee selects

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP)?

Citizens of any country except Slovakia who are master's or PhD students at a university outside Slovakia (master's students need at least 2.5 years of study completed) and have been accepted by a Slovak university or research institution for a study or research stay. It is for short stays (1-10 months), not for a full degree. Not for people who spent 15+ months in Slovakia in the last 36 months or who get Erasmus+ for the same stay.

What does National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP) cover?

Monthly stipend of EUR 620 for master's students and EUR 1,025.50 for PhD students (higher for researchers and teachers), for 1 to 10 months, plus a one-off travel grant of up to EUR 1,500 depending on distance

When is the deadline for National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP)?

Apr 30 and Oct 31 (twice a year, 16:00 CET - 30 Apr for stays in the next academic year and 31 Oct for the summer semester; the 31 Oct 2026 round for the 2026/27 summer semester closes on 31 Oct 2026) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP)?

Host countries: Slovakia.

What documents do I need for National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP)?

Online application; Acceptance letter from the Slovak institution; Study or research plan; Transcript; CV.

How are applicants selected for National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP)?

SAIA checks formal requirements, then an expert committee selects

How much work is the National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP) application?

Medium: online application in the SAIA system plus acceptance from a Slovak host