4 Feb 2026, 17:11

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jiné

Research funding opportunities - tailored search

Explore a curated global database of research funding across all disciplines, and leverage powerful tools for collaboration, workflow management, and strategic insights.

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AZV

Announcement of a public tender for targeted support from the Ministry of Health for the years 2027 – 2030

The Ministry of Health is announcing a competition for targeted support from the Ministry of Health for solving health research and development projects fulfilling the announced Program for the Support of Health Applied Research for the Years 2024 – 2030.

We ask those interested in reporting even preliminary interest to submit a proposal by 13. 2. 2026 (lorencova@fss.muni.cz).

3/23/2026: Deadline of the call.
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GA ČR

Announcement of the GACR calls 2027

The Czech Science Foundation is announcing calls for project proposals for the standard and international projects, POSTDOC INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIP and Return Grants . Project proposals can be submitted until March 31, 2026.

The EXPRO and JUNIOR STAR competitions will be announced at the beginning of March.

Aktuální výzvy - Grantová agentura České republiky

If you are even just preliminary interested in submitting a proposal for one of this year's calls, please let me know by February 13, 2026 (lorencova@fss.muni.cz). We will send current and more detailed information to those interested.

 

2/13/2026: If you are even just preliminary interested in submitting a proposal for one of this year's calls, please let me know (lorencova@fss.muni.cz). We will send current and more detailed information to those interested.
3/31/2026: Deadline of the call.
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OP JAK a EOSC

Announcement of the Open Science II Call – Mini projects

The call targets the support of discipline‑specific and interdisciplinary activities related to the implementation of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) initiative in the Czech Republic, in accordance with the strategic document Architecture of EOSC Implementation in the Czech Republic.

2/19/2026: Deadline (8 a.m.) for sending the application form to Jitka Hotárková (jitka.hotarkova@fss.muni.cz)
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GA ČR

GA ČR 2027 - internal MU seminar for researchers

GA ČR 2027 - internal MU seminar for researchers

When: 27 February 2026; 9:00-11:00
Where: Kounicův sál (RMU)/online


Be ready for Czech Science Foundation (GA ČR) Calls 2027. Seminar will focus on limits, specific conditions, eligibility, submission, evaluation processes and success rates in previous years. At the end of the seminar, colleagues from the Research ethics committee will answer any questions you may have about ethics in your projects.

GA ČR 2027 - internal MU seminar for researchers

2/27/2026: GA ČR 2027 - internal MU seminar for researchers When: 27 February 2026; 9:00-11:00
Where: Kounicův sál (RMU)/online
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Webinář

Webinar - Open Access support at Masaryk University

The MU Open Science team has prepared a webinar on the possibilities of free open access publishing for authors at MU.

You will learn what is changing in 2026, which publishers MU is newly covering (Elsevier, APS, BMJ), how APC tokens work, what rules need to be met to obtain them and who to contact for help. There will also be space for your questions.

Three possible webinar dates:

1. WEBINAR – Thu 12.03.26, 10:00 – 11:00
Join here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/32207103791292?p=Sl7OV4BTxjpyyD2gT9
The webinar will be held in Czech.

2. WEBINAR - Thu 19.03.26 10:00 – 11:00
Join here:  https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/31507336615289?p=zZ9r1zYRDhec2I72z3
The webinar will be held in English.

3. WEBINAR – Tue 24.03.26, 13:00 – 14:00
Join here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/35633881445680?p=F9tcSjsD08OBkaRtir

Webinar in Czech.

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GA ČR

GA CR - call for submission of Czech-Slovenian projects based on the Lead Agency evaluation principle

GA CR, in cooperation with the Slovenian agency ARIS, is announcing a call for project proposals based on the Lead Agency evaluation principle with the expected start of the solution in 2027. GA CR acts as a partner organization in this call - projects are evaluated by ARIS.

The Czech part of the project proposal can be submitted no later than 7 April 2026, i.e. within 7 days after the official deadline set by ARIS for Slovenian applicants on 31 March 2026.

3/31/2026: DL for the Slovenian team.
4/7/2026: DL for the Czech team.
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Webinář

CENTREPEACE - the upcoming events

In the name of CENTREPEACE, we would like to invite you to the upcoming events (more details below): 
04.03.2026 (10:00 - 14:30) - Academic Writing (lecture) - registration here
05.03.2026 (09:30 - 11:00) - Patronage in Peril (public lecture) - registration here 
18.03.2026 (10:15 - 11:45) - Open Science in Practice (lecture) - registration here
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at centrepeace@fss.muni.cz
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MSCA PF

Internal seminars - MSCA PF 2026

The RMU Research Department announces the dates of internal events for those interested in MSCA-PF-2026:

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TA ČR

Preparation of the call for proposals TA CR SIGMA - DC 4 Bilateral cooperation

The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic informs about the preparation of the 16th public competition in the Program for the Support of Applied Research and Innovation SIGMA –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ partial objective 4, Bilateral cooperation.

Planned announcemnt of this public competition: on 22. 4. 2026.

Preliminary parameters of the competition here.

4/22/2026: The announcement of the call.
6/24/2026: Deadline of the call.
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Komunitní fond MU

Call for the CoMUNIty Fund 2026

Join the MUNI Community Fund with your idea that can strengthen the community, contribute to sustainability, and improve the environment at Masaryk University!

The Community Fund supports student initiatives that respond to current university challenges. This year’s theme is Water and Biodiversity – projects may be practical, educational, or community‑oriented. The call is linked to MU’s strategy for responsible water management and biodiversity support for the period 2026–2028.

4/30/2026: Deadline for the call through ISEP.
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GA ČR

GA CR (Czech Science Foundation) announces JUNIOR STAR and EXPRO 2027 calls

The Czech Science Foundation announces the calls for EXPRO and JUNIOR STAR 2027 with the deadline for submitting proposals on 20. 4. 2026.

Tender Documents - The Czech Science Foundation (GACR)

Proposals will be submitted via the new GRITA system,

Návody GRITA

Please let me know by 9. 3. 2026 if you are considering submitting any of the proposals. Specific information will be sent to registered persons.

4/20/2026: Deadline of the call.
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GAČR

Call of the Czech Republic for submission of Croatian-Czech projects within the WEAVE initiative

The Czech Science Foundation (GA CR) in cooperation with the Croatian agency Hrvatska zaklada za znanost (HRZZ) is announcing a call for project proposals based on the Lead Agency evaluation principle with the expected start of the solution in 2027.
 
GACR acts as a partner organization in this call - the projects are evaluated by HRZZ and the GA CR accepts the evaluation results.
 
The Czech part of the project proposal can be submitted no later than 4. 5. 2026, i.e. within 7 days after the official deadline set by HRZZ for Croatian applicants on 27. 4. 2026.
4/27/2026: DL for Croatian call.
5/4/2026: DL for the Czech team - a proposal to be sent to GA CR.
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MUNI

Innovation in Teaching – CERPEK Internal Call for Proposals

Supporting innovation in the teaching of core courses in Masaryk University’s degree programs.

5/1/2026: Start of the application period
6/30/2026: Application deadline
10/12/2026: Announcement of Results
12/31/2027: Completion of projects
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workshop

Sharing the Best Practices for MSCA PF proposals

We would like to invite you to a workshop on sharing the best practices for MSCA PF proposals, with successful MSCA PF holders (Syed Ahsan Ali Shah and Eva Šlesingerová), supervisor (Jakub Macek) and evaluator (Eva Šlesingerová). Furthermore, you will hear practical information and tips from the Grants Office RMU (Veronika Mikitová) and the Project department of FSS MU (Lucie Wanderburgová). 

The workshop will leave space for your questions regarding the preparations and evaluations of the proposals. The workshop will include small refreshments as well. 

Event details: 

🗓️ Date and time: 26.05.2026 10:00 - 11:30 CEST

📍 Place: P22, Faculty of Social Studies MU / Online

You can register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/8njDkc4nzs

If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at centrepeace@fss.muni.cz 

5/26/2026: 10:00 - 11:30 h P22, Faculty of Social Studies MU / Online You can register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/8njDkc4nzs
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Webinář

We would like to invite you to a panel discussion: "From Paper to Practice: Promoting the Research to Stakeholders." This discussion will share best practices from the researchers and RMAs in disseminating the results of your research and how to reach out to stakeholders to get your research into practice. 

The guests of the panel will be: Veli-Pekka Tynkkynen (University of Helsinki), Ilaria Carozza (Peace Research Institute Oslo), Damian Laws (Peace Research Institute Oslo), and Ondřej Krutílek (Member of European Parliament). 

Event details: 

🗓️ Date and time: 20.05.2026 13:30-14:30

📍 Place: PRIO Oslo / MS Teams (online) 

You can join the MS Teams call here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/368233420453726?p=DPaNzUN7kl3JpzoQkA

If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at centrepeace@fss.muni.cz

5/20/2026: Date and time: 20.05.2026 13:30-14:30 📍 Place: PRIO Oslo / MS Teams (online)  You can join the MS Teams call here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/368233420453726?p=DPaNzUN7kl3JpzoQkA
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TA CR

TA CR call TRANSPORT 2030

The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic and the Ministry of Transport are announcing the 4th public competition in the Program for the Support of Applied Research and Innovation in the Field of Transport TRANSPORT 2030.
 
The outputs/results of project proposals submitted to this public competition must have the potential for further application in new approaches, technological processes and services leading to the strengthening of social and economic benefits in the transport sector.
7/8/2026: Deadline of the call.
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MŠMT MOBILITY

Call for proposals for bilateral research, development and innovation projects Czech Republic - Germany

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports CR is announcing a call for submissions of bilateral research, development and innovation projects between the Czech Republic and Germany as part of the activity Support for the mobility of researchers within the framework of international cooperation in R&D&I with a duration of 2027-2028.

6/30/2026: Deadline of the call
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MŠMT MOBILITY

Call for support for bilateral projects Czech Republic – France

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports CR has announced a call for applications for a subsidy for the implementation of bilateral research, development and innovation projects between the Czech Republic and France as part of the activity Support for the mobility of researchers with a duration of 2027-2028.

7/16/2026: Deadline of the call.
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workshop

How to make a competitive project proposal for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call

The Prague Technology Center invites applicants to this year's MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call for a two-day online workshop on June 10 and 11, 2026 (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.).

The first day of the event will be an information seminar to better understand the rules of participation. On the second day, participants will work with a sample project proposal from previous years.

Registration is open until June 1, 2026.

To participate in the information seminar, online registration is sufficient. If you are interested in participating in the workshop on the second day, please also provide the applicant's CV, an abstract of the planned project, and a confidentiality statement.

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GA ČR

The Czech Science Foundation (GA CR) - preparing a call with Israel

The Czech Science Foundation (GA CR) will launch the first joint call in September 2026 in cooperation with the Israeli Science Foundation (ISF).

The evaluation will be carried out by a Lead Agency – the project proposals will be assessed by the ISF, which will submit the evaluation results to the CSF.

The call will be open to all fields of basic research. Project proposals will be counted towards the limit of concurrent project proposals for 2028.

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Ministerstvo obrany

TA CR and MO CR PRODEF Program: Announcement of the 2nd public competition, subprogram 2

The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA ČR), in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence, has announced the second public competition in the Programme for the Support of Applied Research and Innovation in the Defence Industry PRODEF, sub-programme 2 "National Public Competitions in Defence Research" with the deadline for submission of proposals on 22 July 2026.

The public competition in sub-programme 2 is aimed at supporting applied research and innovation projects in the field of modern emerging and breakthrough technologies usable for the needs of the Army of the Czech Republic. The results of the projects will have high potential for application in a number of civilian and military areas, the so-called dual use (use for civilian and military purposes).

7/22/2026: Deadline of the call.
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TA ČR Proof of Concept

Preparation of the 3rd internal call Support for projects in the Proof of Concept (PoC) phase

CTT MU (Technology Transfer Office) is preparing the 3rd internal call for projects in the Proof of Concept (PoC) phase.
 
The aim of the sub-projects is to verify the results of applied research in terms of their practical application and preparation of their subsequent commercial use or use for the needs of society. The call is not thematically limited.
8/31/2026: The annoucement of the call.
10/9/2026: Deadline of the call.
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Open Science

Open Science II mini-intentions - notice of call for cooperation No. 2

The call follows on from the activities of the Open Science II project and is aimed at supporting discipline-specific and interdisciplinary activities within the framework of the implementation of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) initiative in the Czech Republic in accordance with the conceptual document Architecture of EOSC Implementation in the Czech Republic.

9/17/2026: Deadline for sending the completed application for the opinion of the PS EOSC CZ, which will subsequently be a mandatory attachment to the application for a mini-plan (by 8:00 a.m. to Jitka Hotárková, jitka.hotarkova@fss.muni.cz)
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TA ČR

THÉTA 2 Program: Announcement of preliminary parameters of the 4th public competition

The public competition of the THÉTA 2 Program will be focused on fulfilling the vision of transformation and modernization of the energy sector.
 
It will be announced on 26. 8. 2026.
 
Preliminary parameters of the call here: Předběžné parametry 4. VS THÉTA 2_pracovní.xlsx (in Czech only)
8/26/2026: Annoucement of the call.
10/21/2026: Deadline of the call.
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TA ČR

TA CR call schedule 2026-2027 - update

TA CR has updated the schedule of public competitions for 2026-2027.
 
SIGMA DC3 SHUV is not yet planned.
 
SIGMA - DC2 Early-stage researchers - December 2026
 
KAPPA 2 - likely to be announced in January-March 2027
 
KAPPA 2 program proposal (not yet approved): The main objective is to strengthen excellence in research and innovation, which form the basis for digital and green transformation, support democracy, the rule of law, social inclusion and resilience.
 
Projects in the program will be implemented in international cooperation between teams from the Czech Republic and at least one of the donor states - Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
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TA ČR

TA CR announcement of the THÉTA call

The public competition is aimed at supporting project proposals that should contribute to fulfilling the vision of transformation and modernization of the energy sector in the form of preparing innovative technologies, technical solutions and approaches applicable in the energy sector in the short, medium and long term, as well as creating analyses for decision-making in the energy sector and improving the regulatory framework.

10/21/2026: Deadline of the call.
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Open Science

Open Science II mini-intentions - call for cooperation No. 2

The call follows on from the activities of the Open Science II project and is aimed at supporting discipline-specific and interdisciplinary activities within the framework of the implementation of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) initiative in the Czech Republic in accordance with the conceptual document Architecture of EOSC Implementation in the Czech Republic.

The seminar for applicants for Call No. 2 will take place online on September 9, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. Interested parties can register via the call website. Registration is mandatory: Výzva č. 2 | EOSC - European Open Science Cloud 

9/17/2026: Deadline for sending the completed application for the opinion of the PS EOSC CZ, which will subsequently be a mandatory attachment to the application for a mini-plan (by 8:00 a.m. to Jitka Hotárková, jitka.hotarkova@fss.muni.cz)
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TA ČR

3rd internal call - Support for projects in the Proof of Concept (PoC) phase

CTT MU has announced an internal call for project proposals for the solution of Proof of Concept Sub-projects within the TA ČR SIGMA program.

The aim of the sub-projects is to verify the results of applied research (it does not have to be a result obtained in the TA ČR project, but it must have application potential) from the point of view of their practical application and preparation of their subsequent commercial use or use for the needs of society.

The call is not thematically limited, it is open until 9 October 2026.

REGISTRATION for the internal CTT seminar for this call will take place online on 8 September, from 2:00 p.m.

10/9/2026: Deadline of the call.
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