Project request forms

Your projects will be accepted only if they will include the followinf request forms: Other Forms (Formuláře ostatní)

• green request form (zelená košilka) – consent to submit a project application
• yellow request form (žlutá košilka; Project Report Signature Request Form = Formulář žádosti o podpis zprávy k projekt) – interim/final/other reports
• yellow request form (žlutá košilka; Request for Signature Form = Formulář žádosti o podpis) – for affidavits and other documents

Please submit the forms in a timely manner to ensure all necessary signatures are obtained (in accordance with the faculty’s applicable deadlines or 7 days prior to the submission deadline).

MEYS – CZ–DE mobilities (8J27DE)

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS) has announced a call for applications for the 8J27DE grant to support the implementation of bilateral Czech–German research, development, and innovation projects under the activity “Support for the Mobility of Researchers within the Framework of International Cooperation in R&D&I”. The deadline for submitting the project application to the grant provider is 30 June 2026; the faculty deadline is 18 June 2026 – submission of the green request form (Consent to Project Submission) + brief project information. The project proposal itself must be submitted no later than 29 June 2026, by 12:00 PM (or as agreed). The call for proposals and other supporting documents can be found in the link. For questions and to submit project applications, please contact Ing. Tea Pokorná at tea.pokorna@upol.cz.

MEYS – Call 8X27: Cooperation in the Danube Region

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS) has announced Call 8X27 for grant applications (hereinafter referred to as the “Call”) for the implementation of research, development, and innovation projects under the Program for Financing Multilateral Scientific and Technical Cooperation Projects in the Danube Region (MSTC Danube), with a project duration of 2027–2028.

The support is intended to establish contacts and develop cooperation between institutions active in the field of research, development, and innovation in partner countries, specifically by supporting the mobility of researchers collaborating on international research projects on a multilateral basis (at least 3 participants from 3 different countries involved in the MSTC Danube program).

Projects are scheduled for the period 2027–2028. Along with the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Montenegro, France, Croatia, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Serbia are participating in this call. Concurrently with Call 8X27 in the Czech Republic, a similar selection process is being conducted by the relevant funding agencies in all other countries participating in the MSTC Danube program. Foreign partners of Czech applicants participate in the project selection process in their respective countries, in accordance with the rules of the individual funding agencies.

Grant applications must be submitted in English (unless otherwise specified).

The deadline for submitting grant applications is 30 June 2026. The faculty deadline is 18 June 2026 (green request form + brief project information). The submission deadline is subject to agreement with Ing. Tea Pokorná (tea.pokorna@upol.cz).

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships

The program will enable postdoctoral researchers with up to eight years of research experience following the completion of their PhD to gain key international, interdisciplinary, and cross-sectoral experience through research stays abroad. These fellowships provide a significant boost to researchers’ careers and open doors to world-class research institutions.

• A budget of nearly 400 million euros will support approximately 1,600 young scientists
• Researchers from around the world are eligible to apply for these fellowships, regardless of nationality or career stage (with a maximum of 8 years of research experience following the award of a PhD).
• There are two types of fellowships: European Postdoctoral Fellowships and Global Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Researchers must prepare the application together with their future supervisor and submit it jointly with their future host organization
• Approximately 40 ERA fellowships will also be awarded to researchers applying for a standard European fellowship at a host organization in a so-called “widening” country - Call details.

The deadline is 9 September 2026 (faculty deadline for green request forms + brief project information: 2 September 2026). For more information, please contact Ing. Tea Pokorná (tea.pokorna@upol.cz).

COST 2026 - Registration for the Pre-Call Webinar

The COST 2026 call will open this summer. This year’s program introduces several new features and changes to the rules, which the research community and potential applicants can learn about at the June webinar.

Registration for the pre-call webinar: 16 June 2026, 10:00–11:50 AM, online (Zoom and YouTube) REGISTRATION.

The information session is intended for all researchers at any stage of their career and from any field, particularly early-career researchers. The webinar will offer an opportunity to learn how to get involved in COST Actions, how to submit a project proposal, the role and impact of the COST program, and the benefits the program offers. For more information, please contact Ing. Tea Pokorná (tea.pokorna@upol.cz).

TA CR SIGMA

The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA CR) has announced the sixteenth public call for proposals under the SIGMA Program for the Support of Applied Research and Innovation – Sub-objective 4, Bilateral Cooperation.

The SIGMA – DC4 Program focuses on supporting international cooperation in the field of applied research through joint projects between Czech entities supported by the TA CR and foreign partners supported by foreign organizations.

The main objective of the public call is to increase the number of outputs and results in areas that hold promise for the future of the participating countries. Another objective of the public call is to support the transfer of international knowledge, the sharing of best practices, and the facilitation of entry into foreign markets.

Foreign partners must be based in one of the following locations:

The competition deadline is 24 June 2026, at 4:29:59 PM. This is the absolute latest time to submit a project proposal. The faculty deadline for submitting green request forms and brief project information is 17 June 2026. For more information, please contact Ing. Tea Pokorná (tea.pokorna@upol.cz).

Mandatory reporting of mobilities

Every mobility, regardless of the source of funding and regardless of whether the student will receive credits for that, must be reported at least one month before its start to Mgr. Marie Raková at marie.rakova@upol.cz from the International section of the Student Affairs Office. Outgoing mobilities are primarily reported by students, incoming mobilities by the department. Details can be found on the faculty website.

Records of foreign guests

It is the responsibility of the department to register foreign guests. If you have international guests visiting your department, enter their information in the Portal as follows:

• click on "All Applications" in your Portal
• click on the "Guest Admission" tile
• press the "+New" button and fill out the newly opened form.

This procedure does not apply to student internships - these are reported as incoming mobility.

Mobility scholarship

A student who goes on any mobility abroad for 30 days or more (study stay, research internship, work placement, summer school, etc.), can apply for a scholarship of CZK 5,000 for each mobility. The request must be submitted before departure. Details here.

Co-financing of trips and internships abroad

If the primary source does not cover all the necessary costs, it is possible to apply for additional funding for student internships abroad (lasting at least one month) or employee trips abroad (not conferences). Send the completed and signed application form (for students, for employees) by internal mail to Waleria Kmentová (Student Affairs Office) or its scan to waleria.kmentova@upol.cz. Czech versions of the forms can be found in the Czech version of the Newsletter.
After each co-financed mobility, it is necessary to provide a brief description of its course and 5 photographs.

Fulbright Scholarship Programs

The prestigious Fulbright scholarship programs, funded by the Czech and U.S. governments, offer Czech citizens the opportunity to study, conduct research, or teach in the United States. They also provide Czech educational and research institutions with the opportunity to host a faculty member or researcher from the United States

Webinars are available for all programs:

• 10 June, 3:00 PM – Fulbright Scholarships: A Comprehensive Overview

You must register for the webinar in advance here. Registered participants will then receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

The regular meeting of the Academic Senate FS UP will take place on 20 May 2026 at 13:00 in the conference room of the Dean's Office. Detailed information and materials as well as the link to the stream will be available at the given time of the meeting on the senate website (in Czech).

Student evaluations

Evaluate the summer semester anonymously by 30 June 2026, via eval.upol.cz or in the app UPlikace.

The aim of evaluations is to obtain information from as many students as possible about the quality of teaching, the consistency of its specific content with the content announced in the course annotation, the methods used in teaching and the approach of the teachers. All this information is crucial in order to continuously improve the quality of teaching in all these areas. Evaluation applies to all subjects taught.

Graduation ceremony - Petroleum Engineering

The graduation ceremony of the Bachelor study programme Petroleum Engineering will most likely take place on 2 July 2026. After successfully passing the final exams, students may register for the graduation ceremony with their student affairs officer (waleria.kmentova@upol.cz).

Graduates who will not be attending the ceremony may pick up their diplomas with their Student's Affairs Officer, upon previously agreed appointment.

Completion of the Academic Year Before State Exams

Students in their second year of a Master’s program and third year of a Bachelor’s program must have their academic year officially closed at the Student Affairs Office after fulfilling all academic requirements, prior to their final exams or thesis defense.

Final state examination registration

Students of Bachelor and Master study programmes who wish to take their final exams or defend their theses during the summer semester of this academic year and have not registered for the final exam courses in STAG should contact their student affairs officer immediately. If they do not have the final exam courses registered in STAG, they will not be offered exam dates.

Seeds for the Future

Do you aspire to work on real-world technological solutions and want to see how the global ICT business operates from the inside? The Huawei Seeds for the Future 2026 program is now open for applications from Czech and Slovak students who are eager to gain knowledge directly from global industry experts and kick-start their careers.

Members of the winning team will receive the grand prize – a fully funded trip to China, including a visit to Huawei’s headquarters, offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s leading technology companies. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience cutting-edge laboratories firsthand and learn how world-class solutions are developed.

When and where?
● Date: June 23 – June 25, 2026
● Location: Bratislava
● Application deadline: May 20, 2026

Don’t miss this opportunity – apply for Seeds for the Future 2026 and unlock your potential!

Electronic issuance of decisions

Decisions issued by the Student Affairs Office are now distributed electronically only (including scholarships, etc.). You can find them in your Portal, in the 'Viewing files' section. You can also set up notifications alerting you to new documents.

Academic staff must notify UP of any other employment

The Higher Education Act requires all academic staff at UP to inform the university of any other employment at other specified institutions. An academic staff member who enters into a new employment contract with UP is required to provide this information within one month of starting employment. You can find out which institutions this requirement applies to and where to fill out the online form in the UP Internal News.

Plant Fascination Day

What stories lie behind the plants to which people have attributed special powers for centuries? This year’s Plant Fascination Day, subtitled “Magical Plants: Between Science and Mythology,” will take place on Wednesday, 20 May, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 PM at the Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science.

Visitors will be able to explore specialized stations dedicated to botany, mycology, and agriculture, use worksheets prepared for schools and families with children, and conclude with a guided tour of the garden. More information here.

The Confidential Box at UP

Convenient, discreet, and anonymous if needed. If students or staff at UP are troubled by something or encounter inappropriate or problematic behavior, they now have access to the FaceUp electronic confidential reporting system. Its introduction is part of the university’s effort to create a safe, open, and fair environment.

The FaceUp Confidential Box allows you to submit reports anonymously or under your own name and is available on the university website; it also has its own tile on the UP Portal, and you can install it as an app on your phone.

When Mushrooms Become Art: The Botanical Garden Invites You to “Fantastic Mycology”

The exhibition “Fantastic mycology” will showcase mushrooms as remarkable organisms, a cultural phenomenon, and a subject close to the hearts of both Czechs and Italians. The opening of the exhibition of paintings by Italian artist Paolo Dalponte will take place tomorrow, 5 May at 5:30 PM in the Josef Otruba Hall at the Botanical Garden of the UP Faculty of Science, with the artist in attendance. The exhibition will be open until 30 June 2026, on weekdays until 6:00 PM or by prior arrangement.

Run for Memory of Nations

Every year, the Run for Memory of Nations serves as a reminder of those who stood firm in difficult times, and of the fact that freedom and courage cannot be taken for granted. This year’s event (23 May) also features an inter-faculty challenge: which faculty will run the most kilometers and raise the most funds for a good cause? The most generous faculty will have the unique opportunity to nominate witnesses whose stories will be recorded by the Memory of Nations organization for future generations.

UP students and staff are eligible for a 30% discount on the entry fee — simply enter the code PARTNER30 when registering. In the “Club” field, always list your home faculty + the name of your team.

Young Scientists Conference

This traditional event will once again provide a platform for high school students who are interested in the natural sciences and wish to present the results of their work to a panel of experts and their peers.

The conference is the culmination of the Badatel program, in which students participate by developing their own project topics. However, it is also open to other high school students who want to show what they’ve been working on, what problem they’ve tackled, how they proceeded, and what results they’ve achieved. The event will take place on 29 May 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

PosPos

All faculty staff, doctoral students and seniors of the faculty are cordially invited to the “Post-Semester Gathering” (= PosPos). We will say goodbye to the summer semester on Wednesday, 10 June from 12:00 in the main faculty buildin at Envelopa campus. You can look forward to traditional delicious refreshments and live music.

The next faculty Newsletter will be published on Monday, 1 June 2026.