MUNI Seminar Series for 2026
Would you like to invite a foreign expert or renowned scientist to Brno to give a lecture at MU, but lack the necessary funding?
Take the opportunity to apply for the MUNI Seminar Series 2026 program.
Current grants
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Safety in projects - requirements of Masaryk University
New obligation when creating a proposal in ISEP:
The Basic Data tab contains a signpost (Knowledge security YES x NO) that decides whether the Security tab will be generated (in the case of a risky field or cooperation with a risky state, a citizen of such a state).
The Security tab contains more detailed information and after filling it in, the data must be saved and submitted for comment (recommendation x non-recommendation) to the security manager no later than 14 days before submitting the project proposal.
Changes in the project - individual consultation with the security manager is required. The tab cannot be edited after submission for comment.
MU Directive No. 1/2025 Knowledge Security including a list of risky fields and risky states.
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Workshop From Outputs to Impact
We would like to invite you to the Impact Workshop, which is organised within CENTREPEACE (Horizon Europe - Twinning).
Lectures will be delivered by Marián Koval (Masaryk University), Katalin Miklóssy (University of Helsinki), and Veli-Pekka Tynkkynen (University of Helsinki).
The workshop is intended for both scientific and project administrative staff.
Event details:
📅 Date and time: 24.11.2025 10:00 13:30 CET
📍 Place: U32 FSS MU, Joštova 218/10 Brno / onlineDeadline for registration: 20.11.2025
Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/Xxk3kbbYKa
Program
10:00 - 11:00 Understanding Impact Pathways
11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:30 Impact in Practice: Lessons Learned
12:30 - 13:30 Impact in Action: Hands-on Exercise
About This Workshop
- Learn the theoretical foundations of research impact, including the distinctions between outputs, outcomes, CDE (communication, dissemination, exploitation), and impact.
- Hear from experienced researchers about how they’ve translated their research into real-world impact, with insights into challenges, strategies, and lessons learned.
- Participate in a hands-on session, using exercises to help you reflect on and plan for impact in your own research.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out at centrepeace@fss.muni.cz
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Announcement of the first public competition IMPAKT 2 in the Strategic Support for the Development of Security Research in the Czech Republic program
The Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic announces the first public competition in the program Strategic Support for the Development of Security Research in the Czech Republic 2026-2031 (IMPAKT 2) subprogram 1 of the Center for Cooperation in Security Research.
Announcement of the first public competition in subprogram 1 - Research
The call is intended to support the further development of consortia created within the framework of previous security research projects and the establishment of new consortia - Center for Cooperation in Security Research.
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Grants Week 2025 at MU
Grants Week organized by the Masaryk University Research Office is the opportunity to find out all you need to know about research funding.
25. 11. - 27. 11. 2025, Komenského nám. 2, Roger Scruton Hall.
Programme and registration here.
Intended for project managers and administrators, researchers at all career stages.
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Preliminary schedule of TA CR calls
According to the current schedule of TA CR calls, the SIGMA DC3 call Support for the innovation potential of social sciences, humanities and arts will be announced in January 2026 and then probably in January-March 2027.
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Call for submission of Polish-Czech project proposals based on the Lead Agency evaluation principle
The Czech Science Foundation (GA ČR), in cooperation with the Polish agency National Science Centre (NCN), is announcing a call for project proposals based on the Lead Agency evaluation principle with the expected start of the solution in 2027. GA ČR acts as a partner organization in this call, and the proposals are evaluated by NCN.
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Seminar Navigating Horizon Europe: Understanding the Framework, Funding Logic, and Strategic Planning"
In the name of CENTREPEACE (Horizon Europe - Twinning), we would like to invite you to the RMA Breakfast on the topic of Navigating Horizon Europe: Understanding the Framework, Funding Logic, and Strategic Planning.
The guest of this lecture will be Ladislav Čoček from the Grants Division of RMU, who supports the Horizon Europe framework programmes. He will introduce the structure of Horizon Europe projects, how the work programmes come into being, and what is expected within the project calls.Event details:
🗓️ Date and time: 30.09.2025 09:00 - 10:30
📍 Place: P21b, Faculty of Social Studies MU
You can register here: https://forms.office.com/e/2ebnqQ7uea
The deadline for registration is 26.09.2025
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Announcement of calls of the Masaryk University Grant Agency 2026
GAMU announces competitions for the submission of project proposals starting in 2026:
Support for the preparation of international grants - HORIZONS (ongoing call)
MUNI Award in Science and Humanities – MASH, MASH StG/CoG (DL 5/12/2025)
Support for the integration of scientists after a career break - Career Restart (DL 10/10/2025)Proposals are submitted through ISEP.
Award for excellent research results – MUNI SCIENTIST (nominations until 30 September 2025) - can be nominated by:
vice-deans for science and research of faculties and trustees of research centers of Masaryk University
director of the Center for Technology Transfer
vice-rector for research and doctoral studies
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TA CR - updated schedule of calls 2025-2027
The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic has published an updated schedule of calls for 2025-2027.schedule vs_2025-2027 -
Free webinars - Horizon Europe projects
Europa Media: Technical Reviews in Horizon Europe: Get Ready! (8. 9. 2025) – online
Europa Media: Essentials of Exploitation in Horizon Europe: From Proposal to Implementation (9. 9. 2025) – online
Europa Media: Continuous Reporting in Horizon Europe: First Step to Stress-Free Periodic Report (10. 9. 2025) – online
ERCEA: Webinar on ERC Work Programme 2026 - Part 2 (11. 9. 2025) - online
Crowdhelix: Framework Programme 10 and the future of the European Research Area (11. 9. 2025) – online
Europa Media: Amendments in Horizon Europe: When, Why and How? (11. 9. 2025) – online
Europa Media: Stay on Track: Managing Communication and Dissemination Beyond the Reporting Period (12. 9. 2025) – online
TC Praha: National Information Day on MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025 (12. 9. 2025) – online
Crowdhelix: How to write competitive MSCA Doctoral Network applications – A practical guide (18. 9. 2025) – online
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Czech Science Foundation (GA CR) - possibility of submitting joint projects with Israel in 2026
The Czech Science Foundation (GA CR) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Israel Science Foundation (ISF). Thanks to this cooperation, Czech and Israeli scientists will be able to submit joint project proposals in the field of basic research from 2026.
Proposals will always be evaluated by one agency.
Support is expected for up to several dozen of the best-rated projects, which will be implemented over a period of three years.
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Martina Roeselová Memorial Fellowship
The fellowship helps young scientists balance competitive scientific work with high-quality care for preschool-aged children.
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THÉTA 2 Program: Announcement of preliminary parameters of the 3rd public competition
TA CR informs about the preparation of the 3rd public competition in the Program for the Support of Applied Research and Innovation – THÉTA 2.
The public competition of the THÉTA 2 program is focused on fulfilling the vision of transformation and modernization of the energy sector in accordance with the approved strategic materials.
The announcement of this public competition is planned for 27. 8. 2025.
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Opportunity to present research results - AIU Research Showcase 2025 - Akita International University (Japan)
Centre for International Cooperation MU informs about the possibility of participating in the AIU Research Showcase 2025, organized by Akita International University (Japan).
This is an annual online event where academics from AIU and partner universities can share their current or recent research activities through asynchronous video presentations and thus establish contact with colleagues with similar research interests around the world. The event can help further develop international cooperation (projects, guest lectures, exchanges).
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SIGMA Industrial Chairs: preliminary parameters
TA CR is preparing a call for support for applied research and innovation consisting of supporting the recruitment and long-term retention of internationally recognized experts in the field of applied research in research organizations.