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National Research Excellence Programme (NKKP)

NKKP EXCELLENCE_26 — Excellence Research Projects

Supports fundamental research excellence in Hungary through flagship programs for established scholars.

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EXCELLENCE_26 is the general-excellence track of Hungary's National Research Excellence Programme (NKKP — Nemzeti Kutatási Kiválósági Program), launched by the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH) as the direct successor to the long-running OTKA research grant system. NKFIH announced the renewal in 2025/2026, backing the full NKKP suite with a combined HUF 40 billion budget…

What this grant funds

Fundamental and applied research across all scientific disciplines, aligned with the John von Neumann Programme.

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.8 Sept 2026
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