Researchers were eligible to win non-reimbursable grants of HUF 2 400 000 gross and HUF 1 200 000 gross in two categories. Applications were received from researchers in all three major scientific fields, and the decision was made by a jury of experts in the respective fields, taking into account professional and equal opportunities criteria.
The grant is available from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026, with a choice of 3, 4, 6, 8 or 12 months, broken down by month according to the duration.
A total of 65 valid applications were received for this call for proposals: 18 in category 1 and 47 in category 2. Proposals were received from all three major disciplines: humanities and social sciences, life sciences, and mathematics and natural sciences.
A jury of experts in the respective disciplines assessed the applications on their merits, taking into account professional and equal opportunities criteria, and recommended the applicants to be supported. Based on the jury’s recommendations, the Secretary General of the MTA decided on the winning applications. This year, 14 proposals were selected for funding in the first category and 28 in the second category, for a total of HUF 67.2 million.
