State Scholarship Foundation (I.K.Y.) - Programme for Further Education / Post Graduate / Postdoctoral Studies in Greece (I.K.Y.)

IKY scholarship for studies in Greece

You will receive monthly grant of 600 EUR for a Master’s or PhD programme, work in the field of fine arts, or for data collection. For postdoctoral research or further training, you will receive 800 EUR per month. You will also receive a one-off payment of 600 EUR at the start. The funding covers the duration of your scholarship: one to two years for a Master’s degree, one to three years for a PhD (with a possible additional year for the thesis without further remuneration), six to twelve months for postdoctoral research or further training, and one year for fine arts or research data. If you take an optional course in Modern Greek during the first year, the course fees will be covered in full. Emergency treatment within the Greek public healthcare system is free of charge. PhD students may also claim up to 300 EUR for printing costs and up to 300 EUR for research expenses. The scholarship is awarded by the State Scholarship Foundation (I.K.Y.), the Greek national scholarship authority. Travel and conference expenses, as well as family allowances, are not covered.

Who can apply

• Nationality: You hold only foreign nationality. If you also hold Greek nationality, you are not eligible to apply.
• Where you study: You are studying or conducting research at a Greek state university or research institution.
• Field of study: Any subject taught at Greek universities, provided it is relevant to the degree programme in your department.
• Degree you hold: You must hold at least a first university degree from a recognised foreign institution. A Master’s degree or equivalent is required for a PhD; a completed PhD is required for a postdoctoral position.
• Age: Up to 35 for a Master's, PhD, Fine Arts or research data; up to 40 for postdoctoral research; up to 55 for further education.
• Languages: You speak English or French very well.
• No earlier IKY grant: You have not yet received an IKY scholarship, with the exception of an IKY language course scholarship.

How to apply

You should apply via the Greek diplomatic mission in your home country. If you are already living in Greece, you should apply directly to the IKY. The application deadline is 16 June. The selection process will take into account your admission to a Greek university, your grades, your letters of recommendation and your research proposal. If you have already found a Greek supervisor, you will be given priority.