Microgrants

Microgrants for postdocs

• On this page you will find support in the form of microgrants offered by the Charles University Rectorate.

• This benefit is intended only for Charles University employees who meet the Definition of a postdoc at Charles University.

• Microgrants are non-claimable. Their provision and amount are governed by internal rules and approval; the benefit may not be paid if the funds are exhausted.

• The Rectorate provides faculties and parts of Charles University with a financial resource for this support.

To apply and for specific questions, please contact your faculty postdoc coordinator. A list of coordinators can be found here.

Purpose of microgrants

Microgrants are intended to support short-term and flexible development activities with a clear benefit for the career development of the postdoctoral fellow and the strategic goals of Charles University. The proposed scheme is fully in line with the PPSŘ 2026+ (Strategic Priority 3: A University that Attracts Talent).

Who can apply – conditions

• Applicants must be employed as postdocs at Charles University at the time of application. (according to Rector’s Directive No. 19/2025 ).

• Applicants must have an employment contract covering the period of implementation of the proposed activity.

• Each postdoct may submit a maximum of one application per year.

• Each request must contain only one activity.

Amount of microgrants

Postdocs can apply for any amount up to a maximum of CZK 25,000 (for activity D, a maximum of CZK 10,000). The amount reimbursed may not exceed the actual costs incurred.

Supported activities

Microgrants may cover activities contributing to scientific excellence and career development, in particular:

a.	participation in professional development events (workshops, summer schools, training sessions on major grants)
b.	costs associated with project preparation (e.g., matchmaking, networking)
c.	travel expenses for building international research networks
d.	organizing workshops and seminars

Required output

A condition for the award of a microgrant is the preparation of a short report for the Postdoctoral Hub (e.g., a blog post or brief article) describing the microgrant’s contribution to the postdoc’s career development and future professional direction (e.g., new skills, established collaborations, alignment with the project’s objectives, etc.).

The faculty coordinator will provide a template for the report.

Note: Microgrants are currently provided on a pilot basis, and the terms and conditions are subject to change.

For more details please contact:

• your faculty coordinator

• or