Hungary EKÖP Fellowship 2025/2026 at Corvinus University
The EKÖP Fellowship 2025/2026 at Corvinus University of Budapest is a great opportunity for aspiring researchers, undergraduate or master’s students, and early-career academics. This program, formerly known as the National Excellence Fellowship Programme, aims to provide significant funding and is expected to launch by mid-May 2025, pending approval.
The fellowship focuses on supporting those who haven’t yet started their academic careers, making it an excellent option for future scholars. Recipients will not only receive financial support but also gain access to a network of respected academics and various research resources.
If you’re looking to engage in unique research projects or be part of a lively academic community, the EKÖP Fellowship can help you reach your goals and make meaningful contributions to research in Hungary and beyond.
Applying for the EKÖP Fellowship 2025/2026
The EKÖP Fellowship assists people at various points in their academic journeys:
- Undergraduate students: 125,000 for 5 months to 10 months
- Students in the Master’s program: 150,000 for 5 months / 10 months
- PhD candidates: 180,000 for 12 months
- Young lecturers/researchers: 200,000 for 12 months
Important Reminder: You are still eligible to apply even if you haven’t started your academic program or are not in a recognized legal employment status.
Benefits of the EKÖP Fellowship
- Monthly allowance customized for your academic level
- Chance to conduct research at Hungary’s leading university for economics and social sciences.
- Requirements for students seeking to enroll in a course (not limited to those currently registered)
- Early-stage researchers get assistance for individual or joint research efforts.
- One-on-one guidance by a Corvinus mentor (required for undergraduate and master’s students).
Eligibility Requirements
- Candidates need to obtain a supervisor from Corvinus University who is compatible with their research theme.
- Students should be enrolled in or ready to start a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program, or be emerging researchers or instructors.
- Submission of a full application package comprising the Scientific CV, Research Plan, and additional supporting materials.
- Documentation not in Hungarian or English must include certified translations.
Application Procedure & Submission Instructions
1. Find a Supervisor
You need to obtain a CORVINUS supervisor and discuss your research concept with them before submitting your application.
2. Get Application Documents Ready
- Research Proposal (along with accompanying Scientific Resume)
- Authorized paperwork (in PDF format)
- Completed forms, whether in electronic format or scanned versions with handwritten signatures. There will be no permission for modifications to the forms. Changing fields could result in disqualification.
3. Send Your Application to the Right Email Address by June 2025
Send as a PDF file attached to the corresponding category email:
- Undergraduate Studies: ekop_alap@uni-corvinus.hu
- Master’s Program: ekop_mester@uni-corvinus.hu
- Doctoral Studies: ekop_doktori@uni-corvinus.hu
- Young Lecturers/Researchers: ekop_fiatal_okt_kut@uni-corvinus.hu
The EKÖP Fellowship for 2025/2026 at Corvinus University will begin accepting applications around mid-May 2025. Send all application materials electronically to the specified email addresses corresponding to the applicant’s category by June 2025.
How to Apply
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