The Slovak National Scholarship Program (NSP) 2026 supports international doctoral students who want to study or conduct research at leading Slovak universities, including the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU).
The Government of the Slovak Republic funds this program to promote international academic mobility, research collaboration, and cultural exchange between Slovakia and partner countries.
About the Slovak National Scholarship Program
The Slovak National Scholarship Program provides financial support for study, research, and academic mobility stays at Slovak higher education institutions and research organizations.
At the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, NSP mainly supports:
- Master’s students (second-cycle higher education) for exchange/study stays
- PhD students for research or academic mobility periods
The program does not fund full degree programs. Instead, it supports temporary study or research stays.
Applicants must receive an acceptance or invitation letter from STU or another Slovak host institution before applying.
Why Choose The Slovak National Scholarship Program?
This scholarship allows students to gain academic and research experience at one of Central Europe’s technical universities.
At STU Bratislava, students have access to strong engineering, technology, and research facilities. The program helps students strengthen their academic profile, improve research skills, and build international academic networks.
It also supports cultural exchange and allows students to experience Slovakia’s European education system and research environment.
Slovak National Scholarship Program Summary
- Host Country: Slovakia
- Host University: Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU)
- Scholarship Name: Slovak National Scholarship Program (NSP)
- Study Level: Doctoral
- Funding Type: Government-funded mobility scholarship
- Duration: 1-10 months
- Monthly Stipend: €1,025/month
- Additional Benefit: Travel grant (based on distance)
- Application Method: Online application via the SAIA / scholarships.sk portal
- Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
- Selection Basis: Academic merit, motivation, research plan, and host acceptance
Scholarship Benefits
The Slovak National Scholarship Program provides:
- Monthly living stipend (€1,025/month)
- Financial support for study or research mobility
- Travel allowance based on distance
- Opportunity to study at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
- Access to European research infrastructure and academic collaboration
- International academic exposure and networking opportunities
- Support for PhD-level research and academic development
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be an international student or PhD candidate studying outside Slovakia
- Be enrolled at a university abroad at the time of application
- For PhD mobility: be enrolled in a doctoral program outside Slovakia
- Obtain an acceptance or invitation letter from STU or another Slovak institution
- Not be enrolled in a full degree program in Slovakia
- Meet all program requirements set by SAIA and the Slovak government
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare:
- Completed online application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Detailed study or research plan
- Acceptance/invitation letter from STU or Slovak host institution
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Recommendation letter (for PhD applicants, usually from a supervisor)
- Proof of current enrollment at the home university
- List of publications or academic work (for PhD students, if applicable)
Application Process & Timeline
Follow these steps to apply for NSP at STU:
- Identify a suitable study or research supervisor at STU Bratislava.
- Obtain an official acceptance or invitation letter from the university.
- Prepare all required academic and personal documents.
- Submit the online application through the Slovak NSP portal (scholarships.sk).
- Upload supporting documents before the deadline.
- The Slovak selection committee evaluates applications based on merit and research quality.
- Selected candidates receive official scholarship confirmation.
- Students complete travel and visa arrangements for Slovakia.
