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We have prepared a list of frequently asked questions to help you with the proposal prepar
have any other questions or comments, contact us [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2225.html"] .
1. How do I apply?
Application, including all required documents, must be submitted in English through the ap
which will be available here in the Application Section [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2187.h
the Guide for applicants.
Applications submitted by any other means will not be considered. No reminders will be sen
University regarding missing documents; the applicant is responsible for timely submission
of their application.
2. What are the eligibility criteria for applicants?
The following eligibility criteria for researchers apply to the Charleston program:
Employment at CU: Applicants must not be CU employees as of the call closing date (May 31,
Mobility rule: Applicants must have not resided in the Czech Republic for more than 12 mon
36 months. Please see question 4 below for more information.
Doctorate degree: Applicants must have successfully defended their doctoral thesis by the
(May 31, 2025), but do not necessarily need to have been awarded the PhD degree at that ti
Research experience: Applicants must be no more than 8 years post-award of their (first) d
This limit may be extended for the following reasons: maternity leave, paternity leave, co
service, time spent outside of research, long-term sick leave, seeking asylum, natural dis
clinical training.
For eligibility criteria related to the project, supervisor, and others, you can find furt
in the Guide for applicants, soon available in the Application Section [ URL "https://cuni
UKEN-2187.html"] .
3. What is the latest date by which the eligibility criteria must be fulfilled for the app
The eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the call for applicants deadline. Applicatio
meet these criteria by the deadline will be deemed ineligible for evaluation.
4. What is the mobility rule for applicants?
Researcher cannot have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in
Republic for more than 12 months in the 36-months prior to the call deadline.
Example 1: Eligible applicant
A researcher who resided in France from June 2022 to December 2024 and then in the Czech R
January 2025 is eligible. This researcher has only spent 5 months in the Czech Republic wi
period from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2025, and thus meets the mobility rule.
Example 2: Eligible applicant
A researcher who worked in the Czech Republic from June 2022 to the end of November 2022 (
again from January 2024 to March 2024 (another 3 months) would have spent a total of 9 mon
Republic within the 36 months before May 31, 2025. This researcher is still eligible.
Example 3: Non-eligible
A researcher who lived in the Czech Republic from June 2022 to the end of September 2022 (
and again from January 2024 to March 2025 (15 months) would have spent a total of 19 month
Republic in the 36-month period before May 31, 2025. This researcher exceeds the 12-month
would not be eligible.
Note: Applicants will be required to provide proof of their residence and main activity du
Acceptable documents include a lease agreement, utility bills (electricity, gas, etc.), or
contracts. These documents will only be required from applications recommended for funding
5. Which part of Charles University can host my research project?
Any faculty, institute, or research unit of Charles University can host your project. For
faculties and units, please visit this page [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-108.html"] .
6. Can I submit more than one proposal?
No, applicants can submit only one proposal. In case of multiple submissions, only the mos
will be considered for evaluation, and the others will be disregarded.
7. Will I receive confirmation that my application was received?
Yes, you will receive an email confirmation that your application has been received.
8. Is it possible to update my application or submit additional material/information BEFOR
deadline?
No, submitted proposals cannot be updated before the deadline. If you wish to make changes
proposal. The most recent application will be evaluated.
9. Is it possible to update my application or submit additional material/information AFTER
deadline?
No, it is not possible to update your application or submit additional material/informatio
call deadline. All submissions are considered final once the deadline has passed to ensure
transparent evaluation process for all applicants.
10. Do I need to contact secondment institution before I submit my project proposal?
Yes, applicants should contact the secondment institution before submitting the project pr
Applicants can select from a list of associated partners [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2186.
their non-academic secondment period. If none of the current partners is relevant to their
researchers may propose another non-academic institution.
11. If my secondment is outside Prague (Plzeň, Hradec Králové), will the programme reimbur
expenses?
Yes, if your secondment is outside Prague (Plzeň, Hradec Králové), the Charleston programm
any travel expenses. The calculation of travel expenses must be included in the project pr
12. How long can my secondment be? Can it be divided into two parts, and organized at any
project?
Your secondment can last between three and six months. It may be split into two parts and
at any point during the fellowship; however, it cannot begin within the first 60 days of t
implementation. No gaps are allowed between the academic and non-academic phases of the fe
13. Do I receive a salary during the non-academic secondment period?
Yes, you will continue to receive a salary from the Charleston programme for the entire du
non-academic secondment period. You will remain an employee of Charles University througho
14. What does the funding cover?
For details about the funding coverage, please refer to the Employment conditions section
cuni.cz/UKEN-2186.html#4"] .
15. How will the relevance of my project to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) be
The relevance of your project to the UN SDGs will be evaluated as part of the selection pr
SDGs are one of the key elements of our programme. Applicants should align their project w
demonstrate how their proposed research contributes to them.
You can find the full list of SGDs on this website. [ URL "https://sdgs.un.org/#goal_secti
the University of Auckland SDG Keyword mapping [ URL "https://www.sdgmapping.auckland.ac.n
of keywords that can serve as a guidance. This list is intended to inspire applicants and
align their proposed research with the SDGs.
16. Is the project start date fixed, or can it be set within a specific range?
The project start date must be within 3 months from the signing of the Grant agreement, ap
November 2025 and February 2026 for Call 1.
17. Is it possible to work part-time on the project (less than 1.0 FTE)?
The full-time equivalent (FTE) commitment must be 1.0 throughout the duration of the proje
reduced, except in exceptional cases, such as for family reasons (e.g., childcare).
18. How do I find a supervisor at Charles University (internal supervisor)?
1. Choose a Relevant Faculty or Unit
See the list of faculties and university units and select the one that best aligns with yo
topic.
Faculties:
• Catholic Theological Faculty [ URL "http://www.ktf.cuni.cz/KTFENG-1.html"]
• Protestant Theological Faculty [ URL "http://web.etf.cuni.cz/ETFENG-1.html"]
• Hussite Theological Faculty [ URL "http://www.htf.cuni.cz/HTFN-1.html"]
• Faculty of Law [ URL "https://www.prf.cuni.cz/en"]
• Faculty of Humanities [ URL "http://fhs.cuni.cz/FHSENG-1.html"]
• First Faculty of Medicine [ URL "https://www.lf1.cuni.cz/en"]
• Second Faculty of Medicine [ URL "http://www.lf2.cuni.cz/en"]
• Third Faculty of Medicine [ URL "http://www.lf3.cuni.cz/3LFEN-1.html"]
• Faculty of Medicine in Plzeň [ URL "https://lfp.cuni.cz/en/"]
• Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové [ URL "https://www.lfhk.cuni.cz/LFHKEN-1.html"]
• Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové [ URL "https://www.faf.cuni.cz/?lang=en-gb"]
• Faculty of Arts [ URL "http://www.ff.cuni.cz/home/"]
• Faculty of Science [ URL "https://www.natur.cuni.cz/eng"]
• Faculty of Mathematics and Physics [ URL "https://www.mff.cuni.cz/to.en/"]
• Faculty of Education [ URL "http://pedf.cuni.cz/PEDFEN-1.html"]
• Faculty of Social Sciences [ URL "http://fsv.cuni.cz/en"]
• Faculty of Physical Education and Sport [ URL "http://www.ftvs.cuni.cz/FTVSEN-1.html"]
University Institutes:
• Institute of the History of Charles University and Archive of Charles University [ URL "
UKEN-108.html?poid=1462978309160849"]
• Center for Theoretical Study [ URL "http://www.cts.cuni.cz/?lang=en"]
• Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education [ URL "http://www.cerge-ei.cz/"]
• Environment Centre [ URL "https://czp.cuni.cz/en/"]
2. Identify a Suitable Supervisor
Visit the website of your chosen faculty/unit and find a potential supervisor whose expert
research area.
The supervisor must have at least eight years of research experience after completing thei
decisive date for calculating this experience is the call deadline (May 31, 2025).
3. Contact Your Potential Supervisor
Send an email introducing yourself and your proposed research topic. Express your interest
their supervision and inquire about their availability and willingness to take on this rol
4. Confirm and Add the Supervisor in IS Věda Portal
If the supervisor agrees, you can list them as your supervisor in the IS Věda portal as
part of your project proposal. They will receive a notification requesting their approval.
(See User Manual for Submitting Online Application Form [ URL "UKEN-2226-version1-
uken_2187_version1_user_manual_for_submitting_online_application_form.pdf"] for more detai
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