Scientific Patronage Subprogramme 1

Who can apply

Applicants must have passed the complex examination for the doctoral degree and be an active student in a doctoral programme accredited in Hungary, or have obtained their doctoral degree (PhD/DLA) after 1 January 2016 and be employed by the host institution. A Principal Investigator in an ongoing OTKA project is not eligible to apply for Subprogramme 1.

FunderNational Research, Development and Innovation Office
Funding period1 year
Amount of grant

HUF 0.25 –1.5 M

Expected period of announcementApril
Date of last announcement24/04/2024
Typical submission periodend of May
Age-related eligibility extensionno
Language of callHungarian
Further information on funder’s websitehttps://nkfih.gov.hu/palyazoknak/nkfi-alap/tudomanyos-mecenatura-mec24/palyazati-felhivas