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GAČR POSTDOC Individual Fellowship — Outgoing

GAČR POSTDOC Individual Fellowship Outgoing

Supports outgoing Czech postdocs gaining international placement before reintegration at home.

The GAČR POSTDOC Individual Fellowship Outgoing (PIF Outgoing) is a three-year basic-research postdoctoral fellowship administered by the Czech Science Foundation, structured as a two-phase mobility award: two years at an international research institution abroad, followed by a mandatory one-year return phase at a Czech host institution. The programme was introduced in 2021 to support Czech early-

Funds 3-year basic-research postdoctoral fellowships for Czech researchers spending 2 years at an international institution abroad followed by a mandatory 1-year return to a Czech institution.

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.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