Dear PhD students,

summer has arrived – a time for holidays, rest, and recharging. Yet, as is often the case for PhD students, complete downtime is rare. The summer break is an ideal moment to reflect on your plans for the autumn: where you might travel, where to present your research, and where to draw inspiration from the work of other young scholars. That is why this issue brings you a selection of upcoming conferences and professional events.

Don’t miss your chance to take part in a survey designed specifically for you – doctoral students at UP. Its aim is to understand your needs and help further develop the doctoral community at the university.

And if you are not only doctoral candidates but also graduates of UP – whether from a bachelor’s or master’s programme, or perhaps soon from a doctoral programme – don’t forget to register for the September alumni gathering. It is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with classmates, familiar faces, and new colleagues across disciplines.

 

We wish you a pleasant and peaceful summer. Take time to rest, regain your energy, and return to the next academic year refreshed, healthy, and ready for new challenges.

 

 

Division of the Vice-Rector for Doctoral Studies and Junior Science

 
 

News from UP

Survey for Doctoral Students | July–September 2026

Take part in a survey for UP PhD students focusing on opportunities for connecting students across programmes and faculties, meeting in a safe environment, sharing experiences, mutual support, education, and motivation. Let us know what you would be interested in – what kind of PhD student community do we want at UP.

Fill in the questionnaire

Young Researchers of the Faculty of Medicine – MVLF

The MVLF community brings together PhD students and postdocs up to five years after completing their doctorate at the Faculty of Medicine, Palacký University Olomouc. Its aim is to strengthen connections among young researchers across all parts of the faculty – institutes, departments, and clinics – to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, share experience, and develop skills essential for scientific practice.

Over the past two years, MVLF has organised workshops and webinars on technology transfer, grant preparation, science communication, and the use of LinkedIn, as well as sessions related to the Aurora Alliance and Talentovaný Palacký. At the end of May this year, they successfully held the 1st Young Science Conference, featuring a talk on How to Publish by Prof. Jan Hlaváč and a series of three‑minute presentations by participants, with two winning contributions receiving financial awards. More events are already planned – follow the MVLF website or their Instagram profile @komunita_mvlf.

 

For more information about university events, follow the UP calendar.

Doctoral Grants and Scholarships

SPIN: Rise 2026 Open Call | Applications by 5. 9. 2026

This programme enables early‑career researchers to gain valuable skills through a specialised training scheme culminating in an in‑person bootcamp at one of Europe’s leading innovation centres. The programme focuses mainly on deep tech, and applicants can choose from four thematic areas. The application deadline is 5 September 2026. More details

Project calls, webinars, etc. | ongoing

If 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.

Mobility opportunities for students can also be followed continuously on the website of the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS).

Science and Research

Services of the UP Library during the holidays

Responsible science 

Did you know that the UP Library continues to provide its research support services even during the summer holidays? It offers assistance with open‑access publishing, searching for academic sources, conducting literature reviews, and correct citation practices. More details

Opportunities beyond UP

Young Biomedical Engineering Researchers’ Conference (YBERC) |  2–4. 9. 2026 (Ostrava, VŠB TUO)

A conference focused on biomedical engineering and medical informatics. The deadline for submitting contributions is 18 July 2026, and the registration deadline is 14 August 2026. More details

International Bata Conference for Ph.D. Students and Young Researchers (DOKBAT) | 9. 9. 2026 (Zlín, UTB)

This year’s theme is Interdisciplinary Horizons: Challenges and Opportunities for Young Researchers. The conference covers topics including Management, Marketing, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Business Administration, Regional Development & Public Sector Administration, Public Institutions & Non‑profit Organisations, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Information Systems, Process Automation, Integrated Safety & Environmental Engineering, and Materials & Production Technologies. The deadline for both registration and submissions is 9 July 2026. Participation is free of charge. More details

7th International Multidisciplinary Conference for Young Researchers (MCYR) | 9.–10. 10. 2026 (Praha, ČZU, hybrid format)

An interdisciplinary conference connecting young researchers from fields such as technology, ecology, agriculture, climate science, social sciences, and innovation. The event is organised by the BioResources & Technology Division (BRT) of the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences at CZU Prague in cooperation with the AgriSciences Platform. This year’s theme is Science and Innovation: Advancing the Path to a Sustainable Future. The conference takes place in a hybrid format, and participation is free. Contributions can be submitted until 15 July 2026. More details

 

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