CHARLESTON Call for Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications Open
Charles University (CU) has launched the first call for applicants within the CHARLESTON programme, co-funded by the European Commission's MSCA COFUND initiative (Horizon Europe). This call will support research by 10 early-career researchers, who will spend 24 months at the university and undertake a 3 to 6-month secondment in a non-academic institution. Postdoctoral researchers can submit their applications until 31 May 2025 2 pm Prague time.
Competitive research in experienced teams will also feature:
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Secondments in non-academic institutions will strengthen intersectoral collaboration and knowledge transfer.
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Applicants at Second Medical faculty can enjoy secondment in Motol University Hospital, a largest Czech hospital.
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A new career development programme for early-career researchers at the university will include specialized courses and mentoring.
Applicants must first identify a supervisor at CU. Currently we offer these supervisors and topics.
Faculty profiles and social networks of some of the supervisors:
doc. Michal Zápotocký, LinkedIn
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the IS Věda portal.
(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:
An online webinar for applicants will take place on Thursday, 27 March 2025, at 14:00 (Prague time). Participation is only possible with prior registration. Please register via this link.
Who Can Apply
The CHARLESTON programme supports projects focused on sustainable development and societal impact in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Applicants must not be employees of Charles University at the time of the application deadline and must not have resided in the Czech Republic for more than 12 months within the past 36 months (mobility rule).
They must also hold a Ph.D. degree obtained no more than 8 years ago. Exceptions apply, such as parental leave.
Charles University is committed to fostering gender equality in research and encourages women to apply.
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.
For more details, please visit the programme's website and refer to the Guide for Applicants.
Call Timeline
The second call of the CHARLESTON programme will be launched in 2026 and will support 10 postdoctoral projects
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