The Czech Science Foundation (GACR) is preparing the new kind of grants - Restart Grants to offer a estart for scientific careers.

GACR intends to announce the tender in February 2025, with annual funding anticipated for approximately 25 new projects.

Objectives

Restart Grants are designed to address female and male scientists affiliated with Czech institutions who have completed their doctoral studies within the past ten years (this period is extended by the duration of career breaks). Project proposals will be accepted within two years following the end of a career break related to the care of a child or another dependent person, lasting from one to five years. The duration of funding will depend on the selected workload, and can range from two to four years. Principal investigators may also include students and technical staff in their projects.