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National Research Excellence Programme (NKKP)

NKKP STARTING_26 — Starting Research Projects

Supports early-career Hungarian researchers through foundational grants for long-duration projects.

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STARTING_26 is the early-career track of Hungary's National Research Excellence Programme (NKKP), administered by the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH). The NKKP was announced as the institutional successor to the OTKA research grant system and is funded through the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund with a combined HUF 40 billion budget allocated across …

What this grant funds

Fundamental research across all disciplines for early-career / starting researchers.

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