Funding Landscape

Slovak Research and Development Agency

Slovakia's main competitive research funding agency. The annual General Call (VV) has no thematic restrictions — researchers choose their own topics. Maximum budget ~250-300k EUR per project, up to 48 months.

Scientific Grant Agency

Internal grant system for universities and the Slovak Academy of Sciences. Supports basic research across all fields. Smaller grants (5,000-15,000 EUR/year) but the most accessible funding source for the faculty.

Cultural and Educational Grant Agency

Supports applied research in education, pedagogy, and creative arts. Projects initiated by researchers at public universities. Focus on teaching innovation, textbooks, and educational materials.

EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

The EU's flagship research and innovation programme (2021-2027, ~95.5 billion EUR). Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society) is most relevant for SSH disciplines.

European Cooperation in Science and Technology

Pan-European networking programme. Funds networking activities (workshops, conferences, short-term scientific missions) — not direct research costs. Open to all scientific domains.

International Visegrad Fund

Supports regional cooperation among V4 countries (CZ, HU, PL, SK). Grants for education, culture, scientific exchange. Smaller budgets but accessible and well-suited for initial international projects.

Denominational and Foundation Funding

Funding from Lutheran and ecumenical organizations for theological education, research, and church development. Relationship-based, aligned with confessional priorities.

Key Partners

Key partners: Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Martin Luther Bund (MLB), Gustav-Adolf-Werk (GAW), EKD, Slovak Zion Synod (US). Often support mobility, publications, and specific projects rather than general research.