Corvinus University of Budapest Hungary EKÖP Fellowship 2025: (Deadline 4 June, 2025)

Description

Corvinus University of Budapest has officially launched its University Research Fellowship (EKÖP) Call for Applications for the academic year 2025/2026. The EKÖP Fellowship offers generous monthly stipends for undergraduate, master’s, doctoral students, and young researchers conducting academic research in collaboration with a Corvinus supervisor.

This nationally recognized funding program is designed to foster research excellence in Hungary and support the academic and professional development of emerging scholars across disciplines.

What Is the EKÖP Fellowship?

The EKÖP (Egyetemi Kutatási Ösztöndíj Program) is a Hungarian government-supported university research fellowship program coordinated by Corvinus University in partnership with the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDI). It provides monthly scholarships for high-performing students and early-career researchers to pursue independent or collaborative research under faculty supervision.

Degree Level

Corvinus University of Budapest Hungary EKÖP Fellowship 2025 is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Corvinus University of Budapest.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits

The EKÖP (Egyetemi Kutatási Ösztöndíj Program) is a Hungarian government-supported university research fellowship program coordinated by Corvinus University in partnership with the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDI). It provides monthly scholarships for high-performing students and early-career researchers to pursue independent or collaborative research under faculty supervision.

Monthly Stipend by Degree:

Undergraduate students

1. Monthly stipend: HUF 125,000

Master’s students

1. Monthly stipend: HUF 150,000

Doctoral students

1. Monthly stipend: HUF 180,000

Young lecturers and researchers

1. Monthly stipend: HUF 200,000

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply?

Undergraduate students

1. Can apply for 5-month or 10-month fellowships

Master’s students

1. Can apply for 5-month or 10-month fellowships

Doctoral students

1. Can apply for 5-month or 12-month fellowships

Young lecturers and researchers

1. Can apply for a 12-month fellowship only

Applicants who are not yet enrolled in a study program but have applied for admission

1. Eligible to apply if they will start their program in the 2025/2026 academic year

Young lecturers and researchers not yet in a contractual position at the time of application

1. Still eligible to apply for the fellowship

Application Procedure

Application Deadline

1. Applications open: May 13, 2025
2. Deadline to apply: June 4, 2025, at 23:59 (CET)

All applications must be submitted electronically in PDF format to the designated email address based on applicant category (listed below).

How to Apply

Find a Corvinus Supervisor:

Applicants must coordinate with a faculty supervisor at Corvinus University to support and validate their research plan.

Prepare Required Documents:

Applications must include:

1. Completed application form (unaltered)
2. Research plan
3. Applicant’s declaration
4. Supervisor’s declaration
5. Academic professional CV (scientific CV is mandatory)
6. Publication data sheet (if applicable)
7. Proof of eligibility based on publications (if relevant)

Submit Application by Category:

Send your complete application in PDF format to the following email, based on your program:

1. Undergraduate: [email protected]
2. Master’s: [email protected]
3. Doctoral: [email protected]
4. Young Lecturers/Researchers: [email protected]

All applications must be submitted by 23:59 on June 4, 2025. Only PDF files will be accepted. Scanned or digitally signed documents must be verifiable via Hungarian Client Gateway (AVDH) or other qualified electronic signature platforms.

Important Application Guidelines

1. Do not edit or alter the official forms. Any changes will disqualify the submission.
2. All documents must be legible, signed, and in Hungarian or English. Translations are required for documents in other languages.
3. The scientific CV is mandatory and must follow the format included in the application kit. It is not subject to the research plan’s page limit.

To enhance your application, we recommend using Microsoft Print to PDF or “Save As PDF” features for clarity.

Final Thoughts

The EKÖP Fellowship 2025/2026 is a remarkable opportunity for ambitious students and young researchers to pursue funded research at Hungary’s leading business and social science university. With monthly stipends of up to HUF 200,000, the program provides financial support, academic mentorship, and recognition of your scholarly work.

If you’re planning to start or continue your academic career at Corvinus University of Budapest, this fellowship could be your next step toward research excellence.

Apply by June 4, 2025, and take part in shaping knowledge for the future.