MTA Distinguished Guest Scientist Fellowship Programme

Who can apply

Applications may be submitted by domestic institutions, organisational units, at Hungarian higher education institutions, including research centres forming part of such institutions, and – in accordance with their founding documents and within the fields specified therein – by the heads of research groups operating within public collections or public institutions in Hungary that carry out research activities. Inviting principal investigators may submit applications prepared in collaboration with the distinguished guest scientists to be invited and approved by the head of the host research centre.

FunderHungarian Academy of Sciences
Funding period3–6 months
Amount of grant

max. 2.5 M HUF/month

Expected period of announcementSeptember
Typical submission periodJanuary
Date of last announcement11/09/2026
Age-related eligibility extensionno
Language of callHungarian and English
Further information on funder’s websitehttps://mta.hu/aktualis-palyazati-kiirasok/mta-vendegkutatoi-program-2026-evi-palyazati-felhivasa-114680