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GAČR Lead Agency International Projects

GAČR Lead Agency International Projects

Funds international collaborations led by Czech institutions through coordinated agency channels.

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The Czech Science Foundation (GAČR), an independent public body established in 1993 and the only Czech institution funding exclusively basic research, operates the Lead Agency International Projects scheme as part of its annual grant portfolio. Under the Weave Lead Agency principle, Czech research teams apply jointly with partner teams in one of eight countries — Austria (FWF), Germany (DFG), Pola…

What this grant funds

Funds 2–3-year bilateral basic-research projects between Czech teams and partners in Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Croatia, or the USA under the Weave Lead Agency single-evaluation principle.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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.24–36 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