The study program is open to applicants must be under 45 years of age and demonstrate outstanding academic, professional, or scientific achievements. Eligible categories include bachelor’s, master’s, PhD students, PhD candidates, and young researchers affiliated with Semmelweis University.

Semmelweis University is a leading medical and health sciences institution founded in 1769. Named after Ignaz Semmelweis, a pioneer in antiseptic procedures, it specializes in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences, and health care management. The university is renowned for its rigorous academic programs, cutting-edge research, and international collaborations.

Application Period: 17 April 2025 – 18 May 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Semmelweis University
• Department: Varies by program category
• Course Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and Young Researchers
• Award: Minimum HUF 125,000 to HUF 250,000/month/person
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: Open to all nationalities
• The award can be taken in: Hungary

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to domestic and international applicants
• Acceptable Course or Subjects:
  The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by Semmelweis University under eligible bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs listed in Annex 1.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet the following criteria based on the category:

Bachelor’s Degree (BA) Category

• Active student status in a listed BA program
• One certified completed semester before the scholarship begins
• Weighted average of at least 4.00 from the last completed semester

Master’s/Undivided Training Degree

• Active student status in a listed MA or undivided training program
• One certified completed semester before the scholarship begins
• Weighted average of at least 4.00
• At least 1 semester of TDK (Scientific Students’ Associations) work (for undivided training)

PhD Training Category

• Active student status in a doctoral program at Semmelweis University
• Either:
• Has not completed the Complex Exam (Type I)
• Has completed or will complete the Complex Exam before the scholarship starts (Type II)
• Outstanding academic record: minimum one OTDK presentation or a scientific publication/patent

PhD Candidate Category

• Completed or about to complete doctoral studies (absolutorium), but not yet awarded the degree
• Has or will have an employment relationship with Semmelweis University during the grant period
• Minimum one international conference presentation and University PhD Scientific Days participation
• At least one publication/patent
• Must not have received a previous EKÖP/ÚNKP doctoral scholarship

Young Teacher and Researcher Category

• Active employment at Semmelweis University for teaching/research
• Completed PhD within 5 years or holds an absolutorium
• Outstanding international research activity with two international conference presentations
• At least one D1-ranked publication (pre- or post-PhD) or registered patent
• Active participation in talent development (TDK/PhD supervision, elective lectures)

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the official application platform during the application window:

Further details, including the official call for applications and program annexes, can be found on the university’s scholarship webpage.

Benefits

• BA and MA Students: Minimum HUF 125,000/month
• PhD Training: Minimum HUF 180,000/month
• PhD Candidates: Minimum HUF 200,000/month
• Young Teachers and Researchers: Minimum HUF 250,000/month