| Who can apply | Researchers who received their PhD no sooner than 1 January of the 10th year prior to the year of announcement (e.g. in 2026: their PhD was obtained after 1 January 2016). |
| Funder | National Research, Development and Innovation Office |
| Funding period | max. 4 years |
| Amount of grant | max. HUF 100 M + (optionally) HUF 25 M for non-personnel costs in experimental research |
| Expected period of announcement | January, February |
| Date of last announcement | 28/01/2026 |
| Typical submission period | end of February |
| Age-related eligibility extension | yes |
| Language of call | English |
| Further information on funder’s website | https://nkfih.gov.hu/palyazoknak/nkfi-alap/starting-kutatasi-palyazat-starting26/palyazati-felhivas |