PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

If you are interested in submitting a research project on behalf of the Faculty of Education of Palacký University, please contact the Department for Science, Research and Doctoral Studies: michaela.hrivnova@upol.cz.

• Czech Science Foundation (GAČR) is an organizational unit of the state that provides targeted support for basic research projects from public funds. Within the framework of announced programs, it finances scientific projects for both erudite scientists and teams, as well as for young and beginning scientists.
• The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TAČR) implements applied research, development and innovation programs, including programs for the needs of state administration, public competitions in research, development and innovation to support projects and award public contracts.

• IGA Student Competition (competition to support specific university research projects carried out by students of doctoral or master's degree programs at Palacký University in Olomouc)
• UP Junior Grants (competition to support selected young academics or scientists with international experience in establishing new research groups and laboratories and in developing an independent scientific program with the aim of supporting the preparation of a major international project (within the framework of HORIZON EUROPE)
• Dean's Grant Fund (competition to develop scientific knowledge and excellence in the scientific and research activities of the Faculty of Education, and to create conditions for the preparation of a significant domestic or international scientific and research project)

Creative Europe is a European Union program to support cultural and creative industries (performing arts, visual arts, literature, music, film, television, games industry, cultural heritage, etc.). More about the program on the website here.

Calls available: https://culture.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe#calls 

The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) aims to support the EU's digital transformation by supporting the adoption of digital technologies across society and improving digital skills. The Digital Europe Programme in the Czech Republic is managed by the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade. More about the programme here.

Calls available: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/programmes/digital 

Horizon Europe is the EU's framework programme for research and innovation for the period 2021-2027. The programme facilitates cooperation and strengthens the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing EU policies, while addressing global challenges. It supports the creation and better dissemination of excellent knowledge and technologies. More about the programme on the website here.

Calls available: EU Funding & Tenders Portal - a portal for submitting applications, where individual calls are published, including complete documentation

The objective of PFs is to support researchers’ careers and foster excellence in research. The Postdoctoral Fellowships action targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. The researchers are employed at the institution for the given period of time with competitive salary. They have a supervisor to help them with their research activities. More here.

There are 2 types of Postdoctoral Fellowships:

• European Postdoctoral Fellowships. They are open to researchers moving within Europe or coming to Europe from another part of the world to pursue their research career. These fellowships take place in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country and can last between 1 and 2 years. Researchers of any nationality can apply.
• Global Postdoctoral Fellowships. They fund the mobility of researchers outside Europe. The fellowship lasts between 2 to 3 years, of which the first 1 to 2 years will be spent in a non-associated Third Country, followed by a mandatory return phase of 1 year to an organisation based in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country. Only nationals or long-term residents of the EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries can apply.

Both types of fellowships may also include short-term secondments anywhere in the world during the fellowship (except during the return phase of a Global Fellowship).

Researchers interested in PFs:

• should have a PhD degree at the time of the deadline for applications. Applicants who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will also be considered eligible to apply.
• must have a maximum of eight years experience in research, from the date of the award of their PhD degree, years of experience outside research and career breaks will not count towards the above maximum, nor will years of experience in research in third countries, for nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries who wish to reintegrate to Europe.
• should comply with mobility rules: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the beneficiary (for European Postdoctoral Fellowships), or the host organisation for the outgoing phase (for Global Postdoctoral Fellowships) for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline.

The EU provides financial support for the recruited researcher in the form of:

• a living allowance
• a mobility allowance
• if applicable, family, long-term leave and special needs allowances

In addition, funding is provided for:

• research, training and networking activities
• management and indirect costs

Currently open selection procedures at the Faculty of Education:

• JBI CENTER OF EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION & ARTS THERAPIES