Corvinus University EKÖP Research Fellowships 2025/2026
- Omran Aburayya
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
If you're a student or early-career academic seeking research funding in Hungary, the Corvinus University EKÖP Research Fellowships 2025/2026 offer a compelling opportunity. Applications are expected to open in mid-May 2025, pending final approval from the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDI). This program, which replaces the former National Excellence Fellowship Programme, supports undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students, as well as young lecturers and researchers, across various disciplines.
📝 EKÖP Research Fellowship Summary
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Host Institution: Corvinus University of Budapest
Study Level: Undergraduate, Master's, Doctoral, and early-career researchers
Target Group: Hungarian and international students and researchers
Fields of Study: Open to all disciplines
Award Value and Coverage:
Undergraduate students: HUF 125,000/month
Master's students: HUF 150,000/month
Doctoral students: HUF 180,000/month
Young lecturers/researchers: HUF 200,000/month
Master's students: HUF 150,000/month
Doctoral students: HUF 180,000/month
Young lecturers/researchers: HUF 200,000/month
Duration:
5 months: September 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
10 months: September 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
12 months: September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026
Application Deadline: Expected in June 2025
Start Date: September 1, 2025
Eligible to: Students enrolled or admitted to Corvinus University; young lecturers and researchers affiliated with the university
🎓 Fellowship Overview
The EKÖP Fellowship aims to foster academic excellence and support the development of future researchers and educators. By providing financial assistance, the program enables recipients to focus on their research projects under the guidance of experienced supervisors at Corvinus University. The fellowship encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and the pursuit of innovative research topics that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and society.
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
Financial Support: Monthly stipends tailored to the applicant's academic level.
Undergraduate students: HUF 125,000/month
Master's students: HUF 150,000/month
Doctoral students: HUF 180,000/month
Young lecturers/researchers: HUF 200,000/month
Research Opportunities: Access to Corvinus University's resources and research community.
Mentorship: Guidance from experienced faculty members to support research development.
Professional Development: Opportunities to present research findings and engage with academic peers.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Academic Status: Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to an undergraduate, master's, or doctoral program at Corvinus University, or be young lecturers/researchers affiliated with the university.
Supervisor Requirement: Securing a supervisor from Corvinus University is mandatory for undergraduate and master's applicants.
Research Proposal: Submission of a well-defined research plan aligned with the applicant's academic field.
Documentation: Provision of necessary documents, including a scientific CV and relevant certifications.
📝 Application Procedure
Find a Supervisor: Identify and secure a supervisor at Corvinus University relevant to your research topic.
Prepare Application Documents:
Completed application form
Research plan
Scientific CV
Supervisor's statement
Other required annexes
Submit Application: Send the complete application package in PDF format to the appropriate email address based on your applicant category:
Undergraduate: ekop_alap@uni-corvinus.hu
Master's: ekop_mester@uni-corvinus.hu
Doctoral: ekop_doktori@uni-corvinus.hu
Young lecturers /researchers: ekop_fiatal_okt_kut@uni-corvinus.hu
Deadline: Ensure submission by the specified deadline in June 2025 (exact date to be confirmed upon official announcement).
Additional Information
Contact Email: For inquiries, reach out to unkp_bce@uni-corvinus.hu.
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