Slovakia International Visegrad Fund (IVF) Scholarships & Grants 2025–2026

If you are a student, researcher, or artist from Central and Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, or the Eastern Partnership region, the International Visegrad Fund (IVF) offers a unique opportunity to advance your academic and professional journey. Applications are now open for the 2025–2026 academic year, providing fully funded and partial scholarships, fellowships, and grants across Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary, and Poland.

🎓 Scholarship Summary

• Location: Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland

• Host Institutions: Accredited public and private universities, research institutes, and the Open Society Archives (OSA)

• Study Levels: Master's (1–4 semesters), Post-Master's/PhD (1–2 semesters), Independent Research (up to 2 months)

• Target Group: Citizens of V4 countries (Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia), Western Balkans, and Eastern Partnership countries

• Fields of Study: All academic disciplines, including arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, education, youth development, culture, media, and performing arts

• Value & Coverage:

  • Intra-Visegrad Scholarships: €3,500 per semester for the scholar, plus €2,000 per semester for the host institution

  • Out-Going Scholarships: €3,500 per semester for the scholar, plus €2,000 per semester for the host institution

  • In-Coming Scholarships: €3,500 per semester for the scholar, plus €2,000 per semester for the host institution

  • OSA Fellowships: €2,000 for a two-month research period, covering travel, accommodation, and subsistence

• Award Duration: 1–4 semesters for Master's; 1–2 semesters for Post-Master's/PhD; up to 2 months for Independent Research

• Application Deadlines:

  • Scholarships: April 15, 2025 (11:59 PM CET)

  • OSA Fellowships: November 15, 2025

• Start Date: September 2025

🧭 Scholarship Overview

The IVF offers various programs to support academic mobility and research collaboration:

• Visegrad Scholarship Programme (VSP): Supports Master's and Post-Master's students and researchers in all disciplines for up to two semesters at accredited institutions in V4 countries or eligible partner countries.

• OSA Fellowships: Provides funding for scholars, journalists, and artists to conduct research at the Open Society Archives in Budapest, focusing on topics related to the Fund's priorities.

• Visegrad Artist Residency Programme (VARP): Facilitates short-term residencies for visual artists, performers, writers, and musicians in V4 countries and the USA, promoting cultural exchange and collaboration.

🎁 Benefits

• Financial Support: Covers tuition fees, travel, accommodation, and living expenses

• Academic Mobility: Opportunity to study or conduct research in a different V4 country or eligible partner country

• Cultural Exchange: Engage with diverse academic and cultural communities

• Professional Development: Enhance research skills and expand professional networks

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of one of the V4 countries (Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia), or an eligible partner country from the Western Balkans or Eastern Partnership regions

• Academic Standing: Strong academic and research background

• Program Alignment: Study or research proposal aligned with the Fund’s objectives of cooperation, cultural exchange, or regional development

📝 Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted online via the Visegrad Fund Application Portal. Required documents include:

• Study/Research Proposal

• Academic Transcripts and Certificates

• CV/Resume

• Two Letters of Recommendation

• Proof of Admission/Acceptance (if available)

Additional Information

For detailed information and to apply, visit the Visegrad Fund Application Portal.

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