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GAČR (Czech Science Foundation)

GAČR Restart Grants

Funds research reintegration support for Czech scientists returning from major life breaks.

GAČR Restart Grants are re-entry research grants administered by the Czech Science Foundation, specifically designed for researchers who have taken a career break of at least one year for parental or dependent-care reasons and are now resuming active research. The programme is one of the more targeted equity measures in Czech public research funding, aimed at removing barriers for researchers — pr…

Funds 2–4-year basic-research re-entry projects for Czech researchers returning within 2 years of ending a parental or dependent-care career break of at least one year.

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.24–48 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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