We are launching a new communication format on the PS UP website and social media – the weekly round-up “PROJECT weekly&briefly”. In it, you will find the latest news on research and funding, open calls for project proposals, opportunities to get involved in research and educational programmes, as well as reports on past events.
The full edition in PDF can be found on our social media channels; the website also provides the edition with working links to the individual sources.
Week #37 (7–13 September 2026)
Calls for proposals
Results of the 2026 ERC Starting Grants: Six grants for top early-career researchers are heading to the Czech Republic | Their projects succeeded in the face of record competition from 4,807 applications. [LINK]
The DUT Call 2026 is now open | Approximately 50 million euros is available for projects focused on climate-neutral and resilient cities of the future. [LINK]
MSCA COFUND: The European Commission will provide funding of 105.5 million euros | For 15 doctoral programmes and 14 postdoctoral fellowship programmes. [LINK]
News
Europa Media will host two free webinars each month dedicated to the Horizon Europe programme | The first two will focus on the role of AI in proposal writing and the preparation of applications for early-career researchers for the MSCA PF and ERC Starting Grants calls. [LINK]
An information webinar on the CET Call 2026 will take place on Wednesday 9 September at 10:00 | TA ČR will brief applicants on the national conditions. [LINK]
The Prague Technology Centre has published the dates for the national information days on the Horizon Europe 2027 programme calls | Registration is required for each event. [LINK]
The second in a series of webinars organised by ERDERA will focus on the regulatory aspects of research and development into advanced therapies (30 September 2026, 13:00, online) | Registration required. [LINK]
Latest news
9 September | MSCA: Postdoctoral Fellowships | Deadline for applications. [LINK]
10 September | OECD: Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems | Application deadline. [LINK]
10 September | ERDERA: Clinical Trial Call 2026 – stage 0 (Expression of Interest). [LINK]
Sources: ERC, DUT Partnership, MSCA, Europa Media, TA ČR, Horizon Europe Portal, ERDERA, OECD
Would you like more information?
If you have any queries regarding calls for proposals, webinars or support with project preparation, please contact the staff at the UP Project Service – we’ll be happy to help you navigate the current funding opportunities.