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            1 March 2025





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            * CHARLESTON Call for Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications Open
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            Charles University (CU) has launched the first call for applicants within the CHARLESTON p

            "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2185.html"] , co-funded by the European Commission's MSCA COFUND ini
            Europe). This call will support research by 10 early-career researchers, who will spend 24
            university and undertake a 3 to 6-month secondment in a non-academic institution. Postdoct

            can submit their applications until 31 May 2025 2 pm Prague time.

            The programme is based on three pillars:


            • The supported projects will contribute to sustainable development and societal impact in
              UN Sustainable Development Goals.


            • Secondments in non-academic institutions will strengthen intersectoral collaboration and
              transfer.


            • A new career development programme for early-career researchers at the university will i
              specialized courses and mentoring.


            <p style="color: rgb(210, 45, 64); font-size: 20px;">How to Apply</p>


            Applications must be submitted via the IS Věda [ URL "https://is.cuni.cz/veda/souteze/dash
            (The postdoc is the applicant, not the supervisor at CU.)


            The call is open from 1 March to 31 May 2025, 2 pm Prague time.

            The following documents are required for application submission:


            • Guide for Applicants [ URL "UKEN-2187-version1-guide_for_applicants.pdf"]


            • User Manual for Submitting Online Application Form [ URL "UKEN-2187-version1-
              user_manual_for_submitting_online_application_form.pdf"]


            • Part B1 Template – Proposed Project Description [ URL "UKEN-2187-version1-
              part_b1_template__proposed_project_description.docx"]


            • Part B2 Template – Ethics Issues Table [ URL "UKEN-2187-version1-
              part_b2_template_ethics_issues_table.docx"]


            • Letter of Commitment – Non-Academic Institutions [ URL "UKEN-2187-version1-
              letter_of_commitment_non_academic_institutions.docx"]


            • Definitions of Terms for Completing Project Description [ URL "UKEN-2187-version1-
              charleston_definitions.pdf"]


            • Frequently Asked Questions [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2226.html"]

            An online webinar for applicants will take place on Thursday, 27 March 2025, at 14:00 (Pra

            Participation is only possible with prior registration. Please register via this link [ UR
            forms.office.com/e/FHyWduD8Ta"] .


            Presentation from the webinar is available here [ URL "UKEN-2187-version1-
            charleston_webinar_presentation.pdf"] .



            <p style="color: rgb(210, 45, 64); font-size: 20px;">Who Can Apply</p>
            The CHARLESTON programme supports projects focused on sustainable development and societal

            with the UN Sustainable Development Goals [ URL "https://sdgs.un.org/goals"] .

            Applicants must not be employees of Charles University at the time of the application dead

            have resided in the Czech Republic for more than 12 months within the past 36 months (mobi

            They must also hold a Ph.D. degree obtained no more than 8 years ago. Exceptions apply, su

            leave.

            Charles University is committed to fostering gender equality in research and encourages wo


            Scientists at risk are encouraged to apply.


            Research projects can be carried out at any faculty or unit of Charles University.

            Applicants must first identify a supervisor at CU and at non-academic institution - see mo

            About Programme [ URL "UKEN-2186.html "]

            For more details, please visit the programme's website [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2185.ht

            the Guide for Applicants.



            <p style="color: rgb(210, 45, 64); font-size: 20px;">Call Timeline</p>



            The second call of the CHARLESTON programme will be launched in 2026 and will support 10 p
            projects.



            <p style="color: rgb(210, 45, 64); font-size: 20px;">Important Links</p>


            • Contact Information [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2225.html"]
            • Frequently Asked Questions [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2226.html"]



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