The program is open to researchers up to eight years after completing their Ph.D. and is intended both for international scholars and Czech researchers currently working abroad who may be considering returning to the Czech research environment.

Through this initiative, CTU seeks to strengthen its international research profile and provide young scientific leaders with the resources and institutional support needed to launch ambitious research agendas.

Program Highlights

Successful applicants will receive:

• Annual funding of up to CZK 4,000,000 (approximately EUR 160,000) for up to three years

• Institutional support and a perspective of a tenure-track position

• A strong emphasis on research leadership development

• A one-time relocation package of up to CZK 250,000 (approximately EUR 10,000)

The program is designed to provide early-career researchers with both financial support and a stable institutional environment in which they can build teams, pursue innovative research, and develop their leadership skills.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is 30 March 2026.

More information about the program, eligibility criteria, and application procedures is available here:
https://www.cvut.cz/en/cvut-starting-grant

The Embassy of the Czech Republic encourages researchers with international experience who are interested in establishing their research activities in the Czech Republic to explore this opportunity and share it within their professional networks.