pályázaton

Pályázaton is the Hungarian adverb meaning "in the bidding" or "in the call for proposals." It denotes participation in a pályázat, a competitive process to obtain funding, a contract, or another favorable outcome. The noun pályázat refers to the process itself or the submitted proposal, bid, or grant application. Grammatically, pályázaton is the locative form used after verbs and prepositions that require a location or event, as in részt venni a pályázaton (to participate in the bidding) and nyerni a pályázatot (to win the bid).

Context and scope: Pályázatok are common in public administration and the private sector. They organize public procurement, research and development grants, subsidies, and competitions for projects or positions. Typical stages include the publication of a pályázati kiírás (call or notice), submission of proposals, evaluation against criteria, selection of winners, and contract or grant award.

Types and procedure: In Hungary, pályázatok can be nyílt (open) or restricted, and they may be governed by specific rules and oversight bodies. The exact process and criteria depend on the funding source—public funds, EU funds, or corporate programs—and on the governing regulation, such as grant guidelines or procurement laws.

Etymology: The term comes from the verb pályázik ("to apply for" or "to bid for"), related to pálya ("track" or "course"), capturing the competitive nature of the process.