Slovakia National Scholarship Programme (NSP) 2026 – Fully Funded Mobility for Students, Researchers & Artists

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The National Scholarship Programme (NSP) of the Slovak Republic is a fully funded mobility scholarship designed to support international students, PhD candidates, university teachers, researchers, and artists. Funded by the Slovak government, the programme enables short-term study, research, or teaching stays at institutions in Slovakia.

Scholarship Overview

• Programme Name: National Scholarship Programme (NSP)
• Host Country: Slovakia
• Funded By: Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth (Slovak Republic)
• Eligible Levels:
  • Master’s students (mobility only)
  • PhD students
  • University teachers
  • Researchers
  • Artists
• Type: Short-term mobility scholarship (not full degree)

Scholarship Benefits

Monthly Stipend:

• Master’s Students: €620/month
• PhD Students: €1,025.50/month

For Teachers / Researchers / Artists:

• €1,025.50/month (no PhD, <4 years experience)
• €1,370/month (PhD, <10 years experience)
• €1,470/month (PhD, 10+ years experience)

Additional Benefits:

• Travel grant (up to €1,500, based on distance)
• Living expenses coverage (food, accommodation, etc.)
• Reimbursement (up to €250) for medical checks required for residence permit

Eligibility Criteria

General Requirements:

• Open to citizens of all countries worldwide (except Slovakia)
• Must be accepted by a Slovak university or research institution

Category-Specific:

1. Master’s Students

• Must study outside Slovakia
• Must have completed at least 2.5 years of university study
• Must be accepted for an academic mobility stay in Slovakia

2. PhD Students

• Must be enrolled outside Slovakia
• Accepted for research/study stay in Slovakia

3. Teachers / Researchers / Artists

• Must be invited by a Slovak institution
• Must meet experience/qualification requirements

Country Eligibility

• All countries worldwide (except Slovak citizens)

Duration of Stay

• Students: 4–10 months (1–2 semesters)
• PhD Students: 1–10 months
• Teachers/Researchers/Artists: 1–10 months

How to Apply

1. Secure acceptance or invitation from a Slovak institution
2. Prepare required documents (academic, research, or professional)
3. Submit your application through the official NSP portal
4. Apply for a travel grant (optional) during the application process

Selection Process

Applications are evaluated based on:

• Academic or professional merit
• Quality and relevance of study/research plan
• Alignment with the host institution
• Overall impact and feasibility

Only one application per call is allowed.

Application Deadlines

• 30 April (16:00 CET): For stays in the next academic year
• 31 October (16:00 CET): For summer semester stays

Important Notes

• This scholarship does NOT fund full degree programmes
• Applicants already studying full-time in Slovakia are not eligible
• Cannot be combined with other publicly funded scholarships (e.g., Erasmus+)
• Re-application is allowed only after 2 years (with exceptions)
• Applicants who spent 15+ months in Slovakia in the last 3 years are not eligible
• Non-EU applicants staying longer than 90 days must obtain a residence permit

Why This Scholarship Matters

The NSP is one of Europe’s most flexible mobility programmes, allowing global talents to:

• Gain international academic and research exposure
• Collaborate with Slovak institutions and experts
• Build global networks
• Contribute to cross-border knowledge exchange

It’s ideal for those who want international experience without committing to a full degree abroad.

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Slovakia National Scholarship Programme (NSP) 2026