National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is a scholarship for students and researchers to study or conduct research in Slovakia. It supports placements with Slovak host institutions and involves a competitive application calendar administered by SAIA. Applicants typically need to secure a Slovak host researcher or supervisor and submit required documentation for visa and admission where applicable. The programme is intended for international participants coming to Slovakia for study or research stays.

SAIA-sponsored research support; access to a government-funded student dormitory (example cited: €69/month); free public health insurance for scholarship holders; opportunities to give lectures and participate in seminars during the research stay.

Students and researchers planning to study or conduct research in Slovakia; applicants should identify a Slovak host researcher or institution.

Identify and contact a Slovak host researcher, prepare a research proposal and required documents, follow SAIA's application calendar and submit application materials through SAIA; host institution coordinates any required hard-copy invitation letters for visa purposes.