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Czech Academy Research Support

J. E. Purkyně Fellowship

Funds Czech Academy institutes recruiting established scientists from abroad for research appointments lasting up to five years.

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The Czech Academy of Sciences administered the J. E. Purkyně Fellowship as financial support for Academy institutes recruiting outstanding scientists from abroad. It covered Czech scientists who had worked overseas for a long period and leading foreign scientists, usually under 40. Fellowships could last for up to five years and supported research appointments across Academy fields. The historical

Research carried out at Czech Academy institutes by Czech scientists returning from abroad or leading foreign scientists recruited into the Academy.

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.
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.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 4 Aug 2026Source: www.avcr.cz