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

Funding calls

NemzetiKutatasiFejlesztesiesInnovaciosHivatal

NKKP EXCELLENCE

Who can apply

Researchers with a PhD or a DLA.
According to the decision on their ERC proposal received after 1 July of the year preceding the call, their proposal has been selected for the second (or in the case of Synergy, third) oral round of evaluation.

FunderNational Research, Development and Innovation Office
Funding periodmax. 2 years
Amount of grant

max. HUF 160 M + (optionally) HUF 40 M for non-personnel costs in experimental research

Expected period of announcementJanuary, February
Date of last announcement28/01/2026
Typical submission periodbeginning of September
Age-related eligibility extensionyes
Language of callEnglish
Further information on funder’s websitehttps://nkfih.gov.hu/palyazoknak/nkfi-alap/excellence-kutatasi-palyazat-excellence26/palyazati-felhivas