Scholarships Announcement-Slovakia International Visegrad Fund (IVF)
About the Organization:
Slovakia International Visegrad Fund (IVF) Scholarships is a prestigious multilateral donor organization established by the four Visegrad Group countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia). Headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, IVF supports regional cooperation in education, research, culture, and innovation through grants, scholarships, and residency programs for international students, researchers, and institutions.
Slovakia International Visegrad Fund (IVF) Scholarships 2026
Details:
Funding: Fully Funded and Partial Funding
Eligible Countries: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia
Degree Levels: Master’s, PhD, Post-Doctoral Research, Non-degree Academic Mobility
Fields of Study: Education, Science and Research, Culture and Arts, Social Sciences, Youth and Academic Exchange, Tourism, Democratization, Institutional Development
Benefits:
Tuition, research, and mobility financial support
Funding coverage up to 100% of eligible costs
Access to accredited universities and top academic institutions
Opportunities for international collaboration and networking
Eligibility:
Citizens of V4 countries and selected non-V4 countries (Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership countries)
Projects require cooperation from multiple V4 countries depending on grant type
Grant Types:
Visegrad Grants: Regional partnerships, up to 18 months, funding up to 100%
Visegrad+ Grants: Focus on democratization, minimum 3 V4 + 1 non-EU partner
Strategic Grants: Mandatory participation from all 4 V4 countries, duration 12–36 months
Scholarship Programme: Intra-Visegrad 21 for academic mobility, Master’s 1–4 semesters, PhD 1–2 semesters
Application Procedure:
Online submission only via IVF system
Consultations allowed up to 14 days before deadline
Deadlines:
Grants: February 1, June 1, October 1
Scholarships: April 15 each year
Submission by 12:00 p.m. CET (grants) / 11:59:59 CET (scholarships)
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