Call for Applications for Excellence Scholarships for Doctoral Research in Montenegro 2026

A call for applications has been launched to award excellence scholarships for doctoral research in Montenegro, with total funding of €1,000,000. The call is intended for doctoral students at universities in Montenegro and aims to strengthen the country’s research capacity, develop new generations of researchers, enhance scientific excellence, and promote the internationalization of research. The scholarship enables recipients to develop advanced research skills, strengthen cooperation with mentors and research teams, establish links with international partners and the business sector, and actively contribute to the development of science and innovation in Montenegro. The call particularly encourages international and cross-sectoral mobility, contributing to improved research outcomes and greater international visibility for young researchers from Montenegro. Through this call, first-year doctoral students at licensed universities in Montenegro may receive grants consisting of a monthly scholarship of €800 net to cover living expenses, as well as funding of up to €10,000 gross per year for the implementation of their doctoral research project. Eligible project costs include tuition fees, research materials, data collection and analysis, ethical approval and dissemination, intellectual property protection, and international or cross-sectoral mobility costs. Mobility must last at least three months and take place at a research institution abroad or at a company in Montenegro or abroad. Application documents must be submitted in hard copy (one copy) and by email to jelena.sekulovic@mpni.gov.me. The application documentation and accompanying forms can be downloaded below.