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GAČR (Czech Science Foundation)

Funds Czech basic research through competitive grants that strengthen universities and independent scientific programs.

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Key stats
Annual fundingCZK 3.7B
Programs8
Active grants0
Total grants8
About

GAČR, the Czech Science Foundation, is the Czech Republic's independent public funder of basic research. Founded in 1993 and grounded in Act No. 130/2002 Coll., it is financed directly from the state budget and remains the country's only public institution devoted exclusively to basic research. Its annual pool is about CZK 3.7 billion, with more than 400 new projects starting in 2026.

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Programs & grants under this funder
GAČR Bilateral International Projects

Funds bilateral international projects between Czech teams and partner countries through parallel review and coordinated approvals.

1 grant
GAČR Bilateral International Projects
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GAČR EXPRO Excellence Projects

Funds top Czech scientists through excellence-level grants that support high-impact, long-horizon research.

1 grant
GAČR EXPRO Excellence Projects
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GAČR JUNIOR STAR

Funds early-career Czech scientists building first independent groups with long-term support and leadership development.

1 grant
GAČR JUNIOR STAR
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GAČR Lead Agency International Projects

Funds international co-funded projects through a lead-agency model, simplifying joint review for cross-border scientific work.

1 grant
GAČR Lead Agency International Projects
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GAČR POSTDOC Individual Fellowship — Incoming

Funds incoming postdoctoral researchers joining Czech institutions with three-year fellowships for collaborative fundamental inquiry.

1 grant
GAČR POSTDOC Individual Fellowship Incoming
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GAČR POSTDOC Individual Fellowship — Outgoing

Funds postdoctoral fellowships for Czech researchers balancing international placement with return-focused project continuation.

1 grant
GAČR POSTDOC Individual Fellowship Outgoing
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GAČR Restart Grants

Funds career re-entry for Czech researchers after family or care-related interruptions, supporting full research reintegration.

1 grant
GAČR Restart Grants
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GAČR Standard Grant Projects

Funds Czech fundamental research teams at universities through annual project grants for broad scientific questions.

1 grant
GAČR Standard Projects
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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: gacr.cz