Slovakia International Visegrad Fund (IVF)


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)

  • Additional Services: Visa guidance, scholarship essay support, student services, language learning, time management tools, IELTS/PTE preparation


Slovakia International Visegrad Fund (IVF) Scholarships

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