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National Research Excellence Programme (NKKP)

NKKP HIGHLIGHT_26 — Highlight Research Projects

Supports high-impact Hungarian research through flagship-scale fundamental science investment and leadership.

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HIGHLIGHT_26 is the flagship, large-scale track of Hungary's National Research Excellence Programme (NKKP), carrying the highest award ceiling of any sub-programme in the suite. It is administered by Hungary's National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH), the country's primary strategic and RDI funding agency, which launched NKKP as the renewed successor to OTKA under the John von …

What this grant funds

Flagship, high-impact fundamental research projects with strong societal or scientific relevance.

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