Scholarships for International Students in Slovakia, 2020 for PhD

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Aspirants outside from Slovakia
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree in any subject
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible for this fund, the applicant must have to meet the following eligibility criteria:
• A students who are university students at universities outside Slovakia, are students of the second level of higher education (master’s students), or are students who at the time of application deadline have already completed at least 2.5 years of their university studies in the same study programme and will be on a study stay in Slovakia during their higher education outside Slovakia and who will be accepted by a public, private or state university in Slovakia for an academic mobility1 to study in Slovakia.
• PhD students whose higher education or scientific training takes place outside Slovakia and who are accepted by a public, private or state university or a research institution in Slovakia eligible to carry out a doctoral study programme2 (e.g. the Slovak Academy of Sciences) for an academic mobility1 to study/conduct research in Slovakia.
• International university teachers, researchers, and artists who are invited to a teaching/research/artistic stay in Slovakia by an institution with a valid certificate of eligibility to carry out research and development, which is not a business company3 and it has its headquarters in Slovakia.

Offered Benefits

The sponsorship will be granted such as:

• A university student 350 – € per month
• PhD student 580 € – per month

University teacher/researcher/artist:

• Without PhD degree (or its equivalent) and less than 4 years of work experience as a university teacher/researcher/artist – 580 € per month
• With PhD degree (or its equivalent) and less than 10 years of work experience as a university teacher/researcher/artist – 850 € per month
• With PhD degree (or its equivalent) and more than 10 years of work experience as a university teacher/researcher/artist – 1,000 € per month

Application Process

• How to Apply: To be considered for this education award, seekers are needed to be registered as a PhD degree student from a recognized university in Slovakia. Applicants can apply for the studentship through submitted an online application, which is available at http://www.scholarships.sk. By the given deadline.
• Supporting Documents: Must attach the required documents such as curriculum vitae, motivation letter,  detailed study programme, two recommendation letters issued by applicant’s university teachers,  confirmation issued by the applicant’s home university confirming that the applicant is a regular student of the respective university,  scan of applicant’s bachelor’s diploma, diploma supplement and state examination certificate, admission letter issued by applicant’s host university in Slovakia.
• Admission Requirements: For being admitted, claimants are recommended to hold their bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates with good academic grades.
• Language Requirements: Seekers must have to prove their English language skills