Temporary residence under Act No. 404/2011 for non-EU researchers who have a hosting agreement with a research organisation accredited in Slovakia. It permits research activity and offers mobility to carry out research in other EU member states.
Researchers with a hosting agreement from an accredited Slovak research organisation.
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It is granted for the time needed to complete the research, up to a maximum of two years, and you can apply to extend for a job-seeking or business-startup period afterward.
Yes. Researchers' family members can join via family reunification, and a researcher's spouse generally gets quick access to the Slovak labour market.
It is granted for the time needed to complete the research, up to a maximum of two years, and you can apply to extend for a job-seeking or business-startup period afterward.
Yes. The researcher framework includes simplified mobility, making it easier to carry out part of your research in another EU member state.
Yes. With research and development residence based on a hosting agreement, you can carry out your research and related employment without a separate work permit.
Yes. Researchers' family members can join via family reunification, and a researcher's spouse generally gets quick access to the Slovak labour market.
A hosting agreement is the contract between you and an authorised Slovak research organisation; it is the core document on which research and development residence is granted.
Yes. The researcher framework includes simplified mobility, making it easier to carry out part of your research in another EU member state.