Corvinus University of Budapest is offering a unique opportunity the EKÖP Fellowship for aspiring researchers, talented undergraduate and graduate students, and early-career academics seeking to pursue their studies or research in Hungary.

The fellowship is open to applicants at various academic levels, including undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, as well as young lecturers and researchers. Applicants must have a CORVINUS supervisor for bachelor’s and master’s programs. Support is also available to those who have applied for admission but have not yet started their studies, and to young lecturers or researchers who are not in a formal employment position at the time of application.

Corvinus University of Budapest is Hungary’s leading institution specializing in business, economics, and social sciences. With a history spanning over 120 years, it offers a diverse range of undergraduate, master’s, MBA, and doctoral programs, many of which are taught in English. The university is distinguished by its dual international accreditations from AACSB and AMBA, placing it among the top 2% of business schools worldwide.

Application Deadline: 04 June 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Corvinus University of Budapest

• Department: Various departments across the university (a Corvinus supervisor is mandatory for bachelor’s and master’s applicants)

• Course Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, Doctoral, Young Lecturers/Researchers

• Award: Monthly stipend ranging from HUF 125,000 to HUF 200,000 depending on the study level

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: NA

• Nationality: Domestic and international

• The award can be taken in: Hungary

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by Corvinus University of Budapest

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Find a Corvinus supervisor related to their research topic (mandatory for bachelor’s and master’s students)

  • Apply under one of the following categories and timeframes:

    • Undergraduate studies: 5 or 10 months (2025.09.01 – 2026.01.31 or 2025.09.01 – 2026.06.30)

    • Master’s programme: 5 or 10 months

    • Doctoral studies: 5 or 12 months (2025.09.01 – 2026.08.31)

    • Young lecturers/researchers: 12 months

  • Applicants can apply even if they are not yet officially enrolled or employed at the time of application.

How to Apply

• All communication and inquiries should be directed to: [email protected]

• Submit application documents in PDF format to the appropriate email address based on your application category by 04 June 2025 – 23:59 (CET):

  • Undergraduate studies: [email protected]

  • Master’s programme: [email protected]

  • Doctoral studies: [email protected]

  • Young lecturers/researchers: [email protected]

• Documents must be electronically or manually signed, and either digitally authenticated (via https://niszavdh.gov.hu/index) or scanned from a signed copy.

Required Documents (see full call for exact list):

• Completed application form

• Research plan (with Scientific CV attached)

• Applicant’s declaration

• Supervisor’s declaration

• Academic/professional CV (recommended)

• Publication data sheet

• Publication eligibility condition support (if applicable)

Note: Do not alter or modify the application forms. All required annexes must be signed and legible. Documents in other languages must be submitted with certified translations in Hungarian or English.

Benefits

• Undergraduate students: HUF 125,000 / month

• Master’s students: HUF 150,000 / month

• Doctoral students: HUF 180,000 / month

• Young lecturers and researchers: HUF 200,000 / month

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