Three Fulbright Slovakia Grant Programs — for Ph.D. students and university faculty members
Fulbright Slovakia is opening a new application round for the 2027/2028 academic year. If you are a university faculty member or supervise doctoral students who are considering a research stay in the U.S., now is the time to start preparing your application.
### Fulbright Slovak Student Program 2027/2028 — for doctoral students
The program is intended for doctoral students who plan to conduct research at an American academic institution. Applicants from all scientific disciplines except clinical medicine are eligible to apply for the grant. The program allows participants to undertake a research stay lasting 6 to 9 months at any accredited university or research institution in the U.S.
**Eligibility Requirements:**
- Citizenship of the Slovak Republic
- Completion of a master’s degree
- Strong motivation and commitment
- Excellent command of the English language
**What the grant covers:**
- a monthly stipend to cover living expenses
- a round-trip airline ticket
- basic health insurance coverage during your stay in the U.S.
- a visa
- full administrative support for your stay
**Application Deadline:** December 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
### Free Informational Webinar — September 24, 2026
Ronald and Eileen Weiser Professional Development Award — for university faculty
This program is specifically designed for Slovak university faculty and offers a research stay lasting from 6 weeks to 3 months at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Applicants may submit projects in any area of research or teaching in collaboration with faculty and department staff at the University of Michigan.
**When to apply:** The deadline is January 15, 2027.
**When the residencies take place:** September–November 2026 or February–April 2027.
If you are supervising doctoral students or considering a research stay in the U.S. yourself, be sure to inquire well in advance—application deadlines are approaching. For more information and to register for the webinar, visit the Fulbright Slovakia website.
