Semmelweis University is pleased to announce the Researchers’ Scholarship Program (EKÖP) 2025/2026, designed to support outstanding students, doctoral candidates, and young researchers across various academic disciplines.
The study program is open to applicants must be under 45 years of age and demonstrate outstanding academic, professional, or scientific achievements. Eligible categories include bachelor’s, master’s, PhD students, PhD candidates, and young researchers affiliated with Semmelweis University.
Semmelweis University is a leading medical and health sciences institution founded in 1769. Named after Ignaz Semmelweis, a pioneer in antiseptic procedures, it specializes in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences, and health care management. The university is renowned for its rigorous academic programs, cutting-edge research, and international collaborations.
Established in 1769, Semmelweis Egyetem (Semmelweis University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Budapest (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Magyar Felsooktatási Akkreditációs Bizottság (Hungarian Accreditation Committee), Semmelweis Egyetem is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Semmelweis Egyetem offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 250 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Hungarian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.