Current Research Grants & Mobility Scholarships to the USA for PhD Students and Academic Staff (2027/2028)
1. Fulbright Slovak Student Program 2027/2028
Research Mobility Grant for Doctoral Students
Designed for PhD students across all academic fields (excluding clinical medicine) planning to conduct 6 to 9 months of research at an accredited U.S. university or research institution.
- Requirements: Slovak citizenship, Master's degree (2nd cycle), excellent command of English, strong motivation.
- Grant Coverage: Monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, basic health insurance, visa sponsorship, and full administrative support.
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2026 (by 11:59 PM)
- Information Webinar:
- When: September 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM CEST
- Highlights: Q&A session & experience sharing with a current grantee at Columbia University.
- Prior registration required.
2. Fulbright Schuman Program
Grants for EU Citizens: Research, Lecturing, and Study in the USA
Offers grants for research, study, or lecturing focused on US-EU relations, EU policy, or transatlantic affairs for periods ranging from 3 months to 1 academic year.
- Available Award Tracks: Graduate study/research, Postdoctoral research/lecturing, Fulbright-NATO Award for security studies, International Educator Grants, Innovation Grants.
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
3. Ronald and Eileen Weiser Professional Development Award
Research Stay at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (USA)
Supports Slovak university educators with 6-week to 3-month research visits at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in any field of research or teaching in collaboration with local faculty.
- Grant Timeline: September – November 2026 or February – April 2027.
- Application Deadline: January 15, 2027
More info https://www.fulbright.sk/en/


