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GAČR Restart Grants

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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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: gacr.cz