North Macedonia: Study and research stays for university teachers and researchers
The offer of research and teaching stays abroad for academic staff of universities in Czechia is based on contractual obligations between the Czechia and the partner country. Applicants choose the university they wish to study at in the context of their academic field.
Information on the duration of the stay, number of scholarships awarded, applicant requirements and other conditions are given in the offer details.
The scholarship is funded by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Northern Macedonia.
How to apply?
In the first phase, applicants apply to the Czech partner – the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (MoEYS). Applications need to be submitted online through this platform, including required documents by the deadline (see below). The MoEYS will confirm whether the applicant will be included in the list of nominated candidates. In order for a decision to be made, the nominated candidate must obtain a letter of acceptance from the foreign host university. The final decision on the acceptance of the nominated candidate rests with the foreign partner. Final results of the application proceedings will be announced by the foreign partner in June.
Applicants are advised to contact the host institution simultaneously with submitting their application in order to obtain a letter of acceptance.
Fields of study:
- Information and communication technologies
- Business, administration and law
- Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
- Services
- Social sciences, journalism and information
- Engineering, manufacturing and construction
- Arts and humanities
- Education
- Health and welfare
- Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
Country of application:
- Czechia
Stay information
Scholarship information
The scholarship comprises accommodation and meal expenses, and payment of pocket allowance valued approximately EUR 70 per month.
Travel costs
Application attachments
| Name | Format | Mandatory | Signature required | Official verification required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a/ Motivation Letter in English | DOC, DOCX, PDF | Yes | No | No |
| b/ Study/Lecture Plan in English | DOC, DOCX, PDF | Yes | No | No |
| Other (optional documents) | No | No | No |
Currently open calls
| Call ID | Name | Academic year | Submit from | Submit to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | (OUT/MK/PED) Open call for academic year 2027/2028 | 2027/2028 | 1. 10. 2026 | 19. 2. 2027 |
Closed calls
| Call ID | Name | Academic year | Submit from | Submit to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | (OUT/MK/PED) Open call for academic year 2026/2027 | 2026/2027 | 1. 11. 2025 | 20. 2. 2026 | |
| 72 | (OUT/MK/PED) Open call for academic year 2025/2026 | 2025/2026 | 21. 10. 2024 | 31. 1. 2025 |