Applications are currently being accepted for the Visegrad Fellowships 2026–2027, which provide doctorate students and postdoctoral researchers throughout Central Europe with short-term, fully financed study opportunities. This fellowship, which is supported by the International Visegrad Fund, is renowned for its adaptability and researcher-friendly methodology because it doesn’t call for complicated institutional collaborations or long-term commitments. For academics wishing to conduct brief, targeted research projects in a vibrant academic setting, this makes it the perfect option.
Through the program, fellows can interact with top scholars in their field, build their professional networks, and work with host universities in Visegrad nations. Access to specialist libraries, archives, and research facilities that might not be available in their home countries can be advantageous to participants. Additionally, the fellowship promotes international information exchange, builds research profiles, and increases academic exposure. All things considered, it is crucial in fostering innovation, academic mobility, and regional collaboration throughout Central Europe.
Host Countries: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia
Funded By: International Visegrad Fund
University: Czech Republic Universities, Hungary Universities, Poland Universities, Slovakia Universities
Opportunity Type: PhD, Postdoctoral
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- must be a resident and citizen of one of the qualifying nations, such as Slovakia, Poland, Czechia, Hungary, or Ukraine.
- must possess a doctorate (PhD) degree or be presently enrolled in a PhD program.
- mandated to conduct study outside of their home country in a Visegrad nation
- must have a verified host institution and a clearly outlined research project.
- Participation in the fellowship is expected to take place in person; remote participation is only allowed under special conditions.
Benefits:
- offers a €500 weekly stipend to cover costs associated with research.
- provides a fellowship length of up to ten weeks with a maximum total payment of €5,000.
- Two payments of funding are given out: 80% before the start of the fellowship and the remaining 20% following the satisfactory completion and submission of the necessary outputs
- The stipend is adaptable and can be applied to everyday living expenditures, lodging, and travel expenses while visiting.
- intended to reduce financial strain so fellows can concentrate entirely on their research endeavors.
- There is no requirement for a rigid budget breakdown, allowing fellows to manage their money as they see fit.
Required Documents
- Applicants are required to submit a research proposal outlining their project
- A valid identification document, such as a passport or national ID, must be provided
- Proof of PhD enrollment or a completed doctoral degree is necessary
- An official invitation letter from the host institution must be included
- A recommendation letter is also required to support the application
- All documents must be prepared and submitted in English
Deadline: 31 May 2026
