The programme is financed by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Youth of the Slovak Republic from the state budget.

Who can apply?

1. International students – must be master’s students at a higher education institution outside Slovakia. Applicants must have completed at least 2.5 years of university studies.
2. PhD students – conducting scientific or academic work outside Slovakia and accepted at a Slovak institution for a PhD programme.
3. University teachers and researchers – invited to Slovakia for research or teaching activities.

Duration of the programme

• Students: 1–2 semesters or 1–3 trimesters
• PhD students: 1–10 months
• Teachers and researchers: 1–10 months

Scholarship amount

Monthly stipend:

Note: PhD programme duration counts as work experience (up to 6 years).
The scholarship is intended to cover living costs in Slovakia (food, accommodation, transport, etc.).

Non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens staying in Slovakia for more than 90 days must obtain a temporary residence permit and a medical certificate (maximum cost 250 €).

Additional travel grant

Students and PhD students may receive a travel allowance depending on distance:

• up to 200 km – 0 €
• 200–300 km – 50 €
• 300–500 km – 100 €
• 500–1 000 km – 250 €
• 1 000–2 000 km – 350 €
• 2 000–3 000 km – 500 €
• 3 000–5 000 km – 750 €

Application deadlines

• 30 April, 19:00

Note: Applicants requiring a visa should consider time for document preparation, visa application, and temporary residence permit issuance.

Application procedure

Applications are submitted online at www.scholarships.sk.

• The online system opens at least 6 weeks before the deadline.
• Applications can only be submitted if all fields are completed and all attachments uploaded.

Required documents (students)

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter
• Detailed study programme (including host institution, list of courses, credits, start date)
• 2 recommendation letters from university teachers (with signature and contact details)
• Official confirmation from home institution of student status

Submission of documents

• Original acceptance letter must be sent to SAIA, n. o., Sasinkova 10, 812 20 Bratislava.
• Host institution may send the letter on behalf of the applicant, but a scanned copy must be attached to the online application.

Application deadline: 30.04.2026

More information: National Scholarship Programme – Home