National Research Excellence Programme (NKKP)
Runs Hungary's flagship research grant programme fundamental applied research across all disciplines the renewed successor OTKA.
The National Research Excellence Programme, or NKKP, is Hungary's flagship research grant system under the National Research, Development and Innovation Office. It is the renewed successor to OTKA and sits inside the country's broader John von Neumann Programme framework. The programme supports fundamental and applied research led from Hungarian institutions, with a 2026-2030 envelope of HUF 40 bi…
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.
Supports established Hungarian researchers through self-directed fundamental research funding in multiple domains.
Supports bilateral Hungarian-Austrian research projects through national excellence co-funding initiatives.
Supports fundamental research excellence in Hungary through flagship programs for established scholars.
Supports high-impact Hungarian research through flagship-scale fundamental science investment and leadership.
Supports bilateral Hungarian-Slovenian research collaboration through national excellence co-funding initiatives.
Supports early-career Hungarian researchers through foundational grants for long-duration projects.