National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic
Slovak Republic scholarship programme administered by SAIA, supporting academic mobility (master's, PhD, postdoc, research stays, faculty) for international students and researchers to study or conduct research in Slovakia.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD, Research
Destination
Slovakia
Funding
Monthly stipend for PhD students: approximately €734 (historical rate; confirm current amount on scholarships.sk). Travel allowance included for international scholarship holders. Living costs and travel supported. Contact SAIA for current stipend figures.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of any country (except Slovakia); master's students and above, PhD students, researchers, faculty; need accepted host Slovak institution
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Overview
National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is offered by SAIA for Master’s, PhD, Research study in Slovakia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly living stipend (PhD ~€734, historical rate)
Included
Travel allowance
Included
Monthly stipend for PhD students: approximately €734 (historical rate; confirm current amount on scholarships.sk). Travel allowance included for international scholarship holders. Living costs and travel supported. Contact SAIA for current stipend figures. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-Slovak citizens from any country in the world
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Master's students and above (doctoral candidates, postdocs, researchers, university teachers); must have an accepted host institution in Slovakia
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Slovakia
- AdmissionRequired
- Must have an accepted host Slovak university or research institution before applying
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Citizens of any country (except Slovakia); master's students and above, PhD students, researchers, faculty; need accepted host Slovak institution. SAIA also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of any country (except Slovakia); master's students and above, PhD students, researchers, faculty; need accepted host Slovak institution
Study route
- Master’s, PhD, Research study in Slovakia
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Citizens of any country (except Slovakia); master's students and above, PhD students, researchers, faculty; need accepted host Slovak institution. SAIA also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Online application at scholarships.sk
- Acceptance/invitation letter from Slovak host institution
- Academic credentials (transcripts, diplomas)
- Research plan (for research stays)
- Passport copy
How to apply
- 1
Contact your intended Slovak university or research institution and obtain their acceptance/invitation
- 2
Apply online at scholarships.sk before the October 31 or April 30 deadline
- 3
Contact nsp-foreign2@saia.sk (students/PhD) or nsp-foreign@saia.sk (faculty/researchers) for guidance
Application timeline
Application cycle
Two annual rounds: October 31 (for stays beginning in the winter/spring semester) and April 30 (for stays beginning in the summer/autumn semester). October 2026 round may currently be open — check scholarships.sk immediately.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
SAIA
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.