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Interested in regional development? Apply for the István Pálfi Scholarship Programme!

The István Pálfi Scholarship Programme is open again, launched by the István Pálfi Regional Development Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary. If you’d like to work on topics linked to the development of the Carpathian Basin, this opportunity is for you.
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Who is the programme for? 
You can apply if you’re a fourthor fifth-year BA or MA student, a PhD student or a doctoral candidate with at least five completed semesters. The programme is designed for Hungarian students, including those studying at universities in Hungary or at Hungarian institutions near the border. 

Why should you apply? 
If you’re interested in EU and regional development issues, want real professional experience and would enjoy working on cross-border topics, this programme could be a great fit for you. Five scholarship holders will be selected, each receiving personalised professional support. 

What will you be doing? 

  • Write a research plan 

  • Prepare your own study by the end of the programme 

  • Take part in programme events 

  • Present your results on the final day 

What does the programme offer? 

  • A monthly scholarship of 80,000 HUF for five months 

  • A professional study trip to Brussels 

  • Ongoing support from the programme’s tutors 

  • Membership in the Pálfi Scholarship Club 

What should you submit? 

  • Your CV 

  • Proof of at least five completed semesters 

  • A oneto two-page research topic description 

You can also attach a language certificate, competition results or other documents showing your professional activities. 

Key dates: 

  • Application deadline: 2 December 2025 

  • Evaluation: 3–8 December 2025 

  • Online interviews: 8 December 2025 – 10 January 2026 

You’ll receive the results by email. 

You can find all further details and the application platform in the official call for applications. 

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