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National Research Excellence Programme (NKKP)

NKKP ADVANCED_26 — Advanced Research Projects

Supports established Hungarian researchers through self-directed fundamental research funding in multiple domains.

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ADVANCED_26 is the mid-career and senior researcher track of Hungary's National Research Excellence Programme (NKKP), one of six sub-programmes administered by the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH) under the successor structure to the legacy OTKA competitive research grant system. The full NKKP suite is backed by a combined HUF 40 billion budget for 2026–2030, drawn from…

What this grant funds

Fundamental and applied research for established researchers leading independent research lines.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.HUF 40B
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: nkfih.gov.hu