Call 2026 International PhD Scholarship - MATE Research
Call 2026 International PhD Scholarship
Call 2026 International PhD Scholarship
Utolsó frissítés: 2026 augusztus 28.
International PhD Scholarship
of the Research Excellence Programme
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (2026-2028)
Clarification of the Call for proposal and deadline extension
The strategic goal of the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences is to become the leading agricultural university in the region, supporting the achievements of the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a major internationally known and recognized center of agricultural research and innovation.
In line with this, we are pleased to announce the launch the pilot of the International PhD Scholarship of the Research Excellence Programme.
The Programme aims to attract and support outstanding international PhD students whose research contributes to MATE's strategic research priorities while strengthening the University's international scientific visibility, research excellence, and future research capacity.
The Programme complements the doctoral admission process by providing an excellence-based scholarship for outstanding applicants admitted to one of MATE's doctoral schools.
Who should apply?
Applications are welcome from international students who:
- have submitted an application for admission to one of MATE's doctoral schools by 31 May 2026, or have applied through the supplementary doctoral admission procedure;
- develop their research proposal jointly with a full-time MATE supervisor;
- propose research aligned with one of MATE's priority research areas, described in the Call for Applications;
- fulfill the eligibility requirements specified in the Call for Applications.
- ideal applicant has an existing academic or research collaboration with MATE and has already demonstrated research potential through previous scientific publications.
Please note: Application to a MATE Doctoral School is a prerequisite for receiving support under the Programme. Accordingly, applicants must also submit their application to the relevant MATE Doctoral School according to the Doctoral School's admission procedure and deadlines.
Scholarship
Successful applicants will receive:
- Scholarship amount: HUF 2.500.000 gross per year (at the current exchange rate of HUF 355/EUR, the scholarship corresponds to approximately EUR 7.000 per year, depending on the applicable exchange rate, provided as a tax-free scholarship)
- Duration: 2 years (September 2026 - September 2028)
- Number of scholarships: up to 4
Continuation of funding into the second year is subject to the successful completion of the first-year academic and research milestones.
What should the application include?
Applicants are required to submit an English-language application jointly prepared with their supervisor, including:
- academic background and achievements;
- motivation and career objectives;
- detailed research plan;
- expected scientific, innovation-related and international impacts;
- planned milestones and commitments;
- supervisor's recommendation and institutional support.
The application must also include all mandatory supporting documents specified in the Call.
Important Dates
Call opens: 10 July 2026
Application deadline: 31 July 2026
Extended deadline of application: 31 August 2026
Notification of results: First half of September 2026
Expected programme start: 15 September 2026
Programme benefits
In addition to financial support participants will benefit from:
- tuition fee waiver for the duration of the doctoral study;
- a place in a dormitory is guaranteed, subject to payment of the fee for international students as specified in the dormitory regulations;
- access to University research infrastructure and research work under the guidance of internationally recognized researchers of MATE;
- individual scientific advisory sessions;
- participation in professional networking events;
- opportunities to strengthen their international scientific visibility;
- inclusion in MATE's Research Excellence community.
How to apply
The application form and the mandatory attachments compressed into a single ZIP file shall be submitted by e-mail to kutatasi.kivalosag@uni-mate.hu.
Further details can be found on the application form and in the Call for Applications.
Related Documents
(from 10 July 2026, actualized on 28 August 2026)
Actualized Call for applications
Application Form (Please download, fill out offline, and submit via email)
Host Institute's Supporting Statement
Mandatory attachments to be submitted with the application (in a single compressed file):
professional curriculum vitae, maximum 2 pages;
copies of diplomas certifying educational qualifications;
documents certifying academic results;
list of scientific publications (if applicable);
document certifying English language proficiency;
host institute’s letter of support, according to the template.