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GAČR EXPRO Excellence Projects

GAČR EXPRO Excellence Projects

Funds excellence-led projects for Czech scientists in materials, biotech, quantum, and related fields.

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GAČR EXPRO (Excellence Projects) is the Czech Science Foundation's highest-tier five-year research grant, designed for the most excellent Czech scientists conducting research with breakthrough potential across any scientific discipline. Introduced in 2019, EXPRO is not an annual programme — it skipped the 2026-start cycle entirely before resuming for the 2027 cohort. The 2027-cycle tender was anno…

What this grant funds

Funds 5-year excellence-tier basic-research projects up to CZK 50 million for leading Czech scientists, across all disciplines, with a mandatory ERC proposal submission required upon completion.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Biennial
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: gacr.cz