ABOUT
The project addresses the lack of systemic support for researchers returning to active research after a career break due to maternity/parental leave, long-term illness, or caring for a family member. The project aims to create, test, and implement a functional institutional scheme of return grants and introduce systematic support for people on career breaks. In the long term, the project will contribute to reducing the negative impact of career breaks on research careers.
The project is financially supported by the European Union.
| Provider | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports |
| Operational Program | Johannes Amos Comenius Programme |
| Project number | CZ.02.01.01/00/24_037/0013826 |
| Project duration | 1/1 2026 – 30/6 2029 |
| Beneficiary | Institute of Microbiology of the CAS |
August 20, 2026 – Announcement of the 2nd Call for Proposals for the MBÚ AV ČR Internal Competition for Return Grants
Due to one applicant’s withdrawal from the plan to carry out a return grant, funds have become available for this new call for proposals.
27. Feb 2026, an internal competition for return grants
The contact person for questions and verification of applicant eligibility is Ing. Iva Buchtová, Grant Department, email: