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GAČR Standard Grant Projects

GAČR Standard Projects

Funds basic-research projects across Czech institutions in science and engineering fields.

GAČR Standard Projects is the flagship annual basic-research grant programme of the Czech Science Foundation (GAČR — Grantová agentura České republiky), the only public institution in the Czech Republic dedicated exclusively to funding basic research. Standard Projects are open to researchers at any career stage with no doctoral-age restriction, and cover all scientific fields without thematic con

Funds basic research across all scientific fields at Czech institutions, with 3-year project durations and no career-stage restriction on the principal investigator.

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