Our vision for the future is to have a scientific and educational ecosystem that provides equal opportunities for all young researchers.

Funding calls

Magyar-Tudomanyos-Akademia

Bolyai János Research Scholarship

Who can apply

Researchers who meet all of the following criteria:
– Hungarian citizen or Hungarian researcher living abroad,
– at the time of application holds a PhD or equivalent degree,
– at the time of application has not yet obtained the title of Doctor of Sciences,
– has not yet reached the age of 45 by the deadline for application,
– intends to conduct his/her research in a Hungarian academic institution.

FunderHungarian Academy of Sciences
Funding periodmax. 3 years
Amount of grant

HUF 250 000  per month

Expected period of announcementFebruary
Date of last announcement05/02/2026
Typical submission periodbeginning of March
Age-related eligibility extensionyes
Language of callEnglish
Related mentoring programmeNew deadline! – Call for applications to Bolyai Mentoring Programme – 2025
Further information on funder’s websitettps://mta.hu/aktualis-palyazati-kiirasok/palyazat-a-magyar-tudomanyos-akademia-bolyai-janos-kutatasi-osztondijanak-elnyeresere-2026-ban-115075