Events, Workshops, Conferences |
Informal session with the Vice-Dean for Doctoral Studies from Faculty of Education UP| 8. 6. 2026On 8 June 2026, another informal session of Kafe s proděkankou — a meeting with the Vice-Dean for Research, Development and Doctoral Studies — will take place for students enrolled in doctoral programmes at the Faculty of Education, Palacký University. The meeting offers an opportunity for open discussion, sharing experiences and suggesting improvements to doctoral studies. For organisational reasons, participation must be confirmed by 15 May 2026. More details |
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Grant and Scholarships for PhD students |
Visegrad Fund offers opportunities also for doctoral students | deadlines 17 / 31 May 2026English friendlyThe second round of the Visegrad Fund offers opportunities for doctoral candidates as well. The main schemes aimed at doctoral students are the Visegrad Fellowship Programme and the Western Balkans – Visegrad Fellowships. More details |
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Fulbright Scholarships for the 2027/2028 academic year | deadline depends on scholarship typeThe Fulbright Programme offers several types of scholarships for the 2027/2028 academic year, enabling study or research in the United States. More details Scholarships and opportunities for students can also be followed continuously on the website of the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS). |
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European Info Day for MSCA Doctoral Networks and RAISE Doctoral Networks 2026 (online) | 3 June 2026English friendlyThe European Commission invites applicants to the Horizon Europe - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2026 call to this year’s information webinar, which will also include space for questions. More details |
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COST Open Call 2026 | 31 July – 28 October 2026English friendlyWithin the COST programme (European Cooperation in Science and Technology), the 2026 call for new international COST Actions will open this summer. COST supports interdisciplinary research networks known as “COST Actions”. This year’s call introduces several updates, including a new requirement that at least 40% of proposers must be early-career researchers and innovators under the age of 40. An online info day for the call will take place on 16 June (registration needed). More details |
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European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) – funding for research visits | ongoingEnglish friendlyThe EMBO offers funding opportunities for research visits. The EMBO Scientific Exchange Grants support short-term research stays (7 to 90 days) in foreign laboratories and are intended for doctoral candidates and researchers. Stays can take place between member countries of the European Molecular Biology Conference (EMBC), associated member states and cooperating partners. More details |
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Project calls, webinars, etc. | ongoingEnglish friendlyIf you are interested in project calls, follow the website and newsletter of the UP Project Service, which continuously publishes information about new calls as well as general guidance on project management at UP. |
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Science & Research |
Financial support for open access publishingResponsible scienceDid you know that authors can receive financial support for open access publishing through the UP’s dedicated fund? More details |
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News from the Department for Science, Research and Doctoral Studies, Faculty of Education, UPThe Department for Science, Research and Doctoral Studies at the Faculty of Education, UP is introducing several updates. The department has newly launched its social media channels, which serve as a space for sharing current information as well as a platform for suggestions and ideas for content related to science, research and doctoral studies. Facebook; Instagram An updated version of the Manual for First‑Year Doctoral Students is currently being finalised. The new edition will offer clear and practical information to help students navigate their studies more easily. |
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Opportunities Beyond UP |
Webinars from the National Library of Technology (NTK) | May–June 2026English friendlyThroughout May and June, you can still take advantage of the NTK’s webinars, which are designed for students enrolled in doctoral study programmes. |
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Doctoral Summer School 2026 (Prague) | 1–2 September 2026English friendlyThe NTK announces the fifth Doctoral Summer School for Early-Career Researchers. The event will take place on September 1–2, 2026 in Prague. More details and registration (until 15 June 2026) are available here. |
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Falling Walls Lab Czech Republic (Prague) | national round 15 September 2026Falling Walls Lab is an international competition platform that gives young researchers, innovators and idea‑makers from around the world the opportunity to present their work. Participants have exactly three minutes to present their project in English to an audience and an expert jury. The application deadline is 30 June 2026. More details |
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Open Science Week | 20–22 October 2026English friendlyThe Open Science Working Group cordially invites you to Open Science Week 2026, which will feature three days dedicated to current topics in open science in both the Czech and international contexts. The second day of the program will be conducted in English. More details |
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