Slovakia International Visegrad Fund (IVF) Scholarships and Grants 2027 to Study in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland

The International Visegrad Fund (IVF) is a prestigious multilateral donor organization established on 9 June 2000 by the four member states of the Visegrad Group (V4): the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, the Fund aims to strengthen regional cooperation in education, research, culture, and innovation through a wide range of grants, scholarships, and residency programs.

Scholarship Overview

Fully Funded, Partial Funding

Czech Republic Universities, Hungary Universities, Poland Universities, Slovekia Universities

Masters, PhD, Fellowship

All Subjects

International Students

Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia

Degree Level

The International Visegrad Fund supports the following academic levels:

Master’s Degree
Doctoral (PhD) Studies
Post-Doctoral Research
Independent Research
Non-degree Academic Mobility

Available Subjects

IVF programs support a wide range of disciplines, including:

Education and Higher Education
Science and Research
Culture and Arts
Social Sciences
Youth and Academic Exchange
Tourism and Cross-Border Cooperation
Democratization and Institutional Development

Benefits

Financial support for tuition, research, and mobility
Study or research at accredited universities and institutes
Funding coverage up to 100% of eligible costs
Support for international collaboration and networking
Access to top academic and cultural institutions in Europe
Opportunities for students, researchers, artists, and institutions

Eligible Nationalities

The International Visegrad Fund is open to:

Citizens of V4 countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia)
Citizens of Western Balkan countries
Citizens of Eastern Partnership countries
Selected non-V4 countries depending on the program
Eligible regions may include Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, and Kosovo.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Visegrad Grants

Support regional partnerships among NGOs, public institutions, municipalities, universities, and research centers
Cooperation required from at least 3 V4 countries
Cross-border projects between 2 neighboring V4 countries are also eligible
Project duration: up to 18 months
Funding: up to 100% of project budget (15% overhead allowed)

2. Visegrad+ Grants

Focus on democratization and transformation in Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries
Minimum participation: 3 V4 countries + 1 non-EU partner
Duration: up to 18 months
Funding: up to 100% of project costs

3. Strategic Grants

Address annual strategic priorities of the Visegrad Group
Mandatory participation from all four V4 countries
Duration: 12 to 36 months
Funding: up to 100% of project budget

Visegrad Scholarship Programme

The Visegrad Scholarship Programme supports academic mobility and research for students and scholars.

Supported Schemes

Intra-Visegrad 21 (Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership citizens studying in V4 countries)

Duration

Master’s students: 1–4 semesters
Post-Master / PhD students: 1–2 semesters

Application Procedure

Applications are submitted online only via the International Visegrad Fund application system
Registration requires a valid email address
Project proposals and scholarship applications must be completed before the deadline
Consultations with IVF staff are possible up to 14 days before deadlines
No changes or consultations are allowed after submission

Application Deadlines

Grants (Three Times Per Year)

February 1
June 1
October 1
Submission deadline: 12:00 p.m. (noon) CET

Visegrad Scholarships

April 15 (11:59:59 CET) each year
Earliest project start: September

Slovakia International Visegrad Fund (IVF) Scholarships and Grants 2027 to Study in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland