International Scholarships to Study/Research in Czech Republic Institutions

Deadline: 31 March 2015

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic annually offers scholarships to foreign nationals, pursuant to bilateral intergovernmental or departmental agreements concluded with a number of countries. University/college students or graduates and Ph.D. candidates who wish to accomplish a study or research stay at one of the Czech public institutions of higher education can apply for these scholarships.

The scholarship period ranges from 2 to 10 months depending upon the agreement made by the Czech government and the foreign government concerned. Scholarship-holders may be admitted for research visits (i.e. either attending non-degree courses of their choice, or pursuing an independent research activity.

Eligible Countries

1. Argentina
2. Austria
3. Latvia
4. Bulgaria (only academic staff members)
5. Luxembourg
6. Egypt
7. Macedonia
8. Estonia
9. Malta
10. France
11. Mexico
12. Germany (DAAD, Bavaria)
13. Mongolia
14. Greece
15. Peru
16. India
17. Portugal
18. Israel
19. Slovakia
20. Italy
21. Spain
22. Japan
23. Switzerland
24. Republic of Korea
25. Vietnam

Benefits

• The scholarship amounts to CZK 9,000 per month for those who do not hold a Master’s degree or equivalent and CZK 9,500 per month for holders of a Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Scholarship-holders are exempted from tuition fees.
• Inexpensive accommodation with meal facilities is offered.
• Medical care for EU/EEA citizens who are properly insured in their home countries is provided in compliance with the European Parliament and Council (EC).

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be from the above mentioned countries only.
• Applicants must clearly specify the selected university that they are applying for the Ministry’s scholarship award under an international agreement.

Application Procedure

• All applicants should indicate the preferred period of scholarship in their application form.
• Completed application must be submitted to the Ministry by the competent authorities (usually government agencies) of eligible countries.
• Following attachments are required to be submitted in duplicate:
  • For a study/research stay up to 30 days
    • curriculum vitae;
    • list of publications (if applicable).
  • For a study/research stay exceeding 30 days
    • curriculum vitae;
    • list of publications (if applicable).
    • medical certificate (only for non-EU/EEA nationals);
    • two letters of recommendation from academic supervisors or employer;
    • photocopy of diploma (if applicable);
    • certified transcript(s) of records.
  • Fine arts and performing arts students/graduates are moreover required to attach a sample of their artistic work, e.g. photographs, video/audio recording of a musical performance etc.

For more information about this scholarship and to apply online, visit MSMT.