Masaryk University (MUNI), a leading Czech university in H2020 and HEU programs welcomes researchers who would like to apply for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships in the field of Humanities. MSCA PF allows researchers to implement their own research projects whilst developing their transferable skills and competencies. This leads to improving employment opportunities and further career progress. The Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, holds the HR Award and offers a stimulating modern scientific environment including courses in research and transferable skills. This will enable you to develop a scientific career in our modern research facilities.

Funding

MSCA-PF not only covers postdoctoral salary but also includes family and mobility allowance, as well as contributing to research, training, and networking for the whole project duration, usually two years. In the Czech Republic, you have a triple chance for funding with only one application as shown below:

• MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship
• ERA Fellowship for widening countries
• Structural Funds financing MSCA OP J.A.C. – achieved by 80% of applicants (scoring 70% or higher in MSCA PF)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should be ambitious postdoctoral researchers who meet the following criteria:

• to have defended their Ph.D. thesis at the call deadline at the latest
• max 8 years from the date of award of their first doctoral degree
• must not have resided in the Czech Republic for more than 12 months during the last 3 years at the time of the deadline (11th September 2024)

Support to applicants

The Office for Research and Development at the Faculty of Arts, together with the central Grant office, offers support to suitable applicants. This includes the proposal preparation process in the form of personal consultations and proposal reviews.

If you are interested in applying, with Masaryk University as the host institution, please send your CV with your experience, chosen topic, and a project abstract.

Contact：

Denisa Főldešiová

Phone: +420 549 49 3539

E‑mail:  foldesiova@phil.muni.cz