ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The Czech Academy of Sciences is Czechia's main public institution for basic research, with more than 50 research institutes in the natural, life and social sciences and humanities, mostly in Prague and Brno. It funds programmes for early-career researchers, notably the Programme to Support Prospective Human Resources for postdocs (PPLZ), and its institutes co-train PhD students with the universities.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Available programmes
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Czech Academy of Sciences Postdoc Programme (PPLZ): Salaried 1–2 Year Positions for Early-Career Researchers
PostdocFully FundedAll fieldsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Prague · Czechia
Life and living
Prague · Czechia
Living in Prague
Czechia’s capital and one of Europe’s best-preserved historic cities, home to Charles University (central Europe’s oldest), the Czech Technical University and the Prague University of Economics and Business.
Student housing
Charles University dorms cost about CZK 80–180 a night (CZK 290 for higher-standard rooms); a two-bedroom flat in central Prague is about CZK 12,000–17,000 a month.
Transport for students
Half-price passes for full-time students aged 18–26: CZK 130 a month, CZK 360 for three months, CZK 1,280 a year (PID tariff 2026).
Top landmarks
Charles Bridge
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Prague Castle
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Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Czech Statistical Office – Capital City of PragueCharles University – Visa and accommodationPID – New tariff from 1 January 2026
Studying and living in Czechia
Costs and living
Tuition: studying in Czech at public and state universities is free by law for all nationalities, apart from an admission fee and extra fees if you exceed the standard length of study. English-taught programmes mostly cost EUR 0–6,000 a year, and up to EUR 8,000–25,000 in medicine, the arts and some specialised fields. Examples: • Masaryk University (2026–27): EUR 3,000–14,000 a year; medicine CZK 150,000–400,000. • Palacký University: about EUR 1,700–8,000; general medicine EUR 12,500 and dentistry EUR 14,000. • University of Chemistry and Technology Prague (2026–27): CZK 84,500 (about EUR 3,500) for chemistry; the PhD is free. • VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava: CZK 50,000 per semester. English-taught PhDs are free or nominally priced at many faculties. Living costs: the official Study in Czechia site estimates basic costs at EUR 500–800 a month in student housing, including EUR 160–450 for a dormitory and EUR 150–230 for food, with more in Prague and Brno and in private flats. The minimum wage is CZK 22,400 a month in 2026.
Working while studying
If you study full time in an accredited university programme, you need no separate work permit for any job: your employer only has to report your employment. You can work on a regular employment contract with no hour limit set in law, as long as your studies remain the main purpose of your stay. Short agreements are also common: a DPP of up to 300 hours a year per employer, and a DPČ averaging up to 20 hours a week. The minimum wage is CZK 134.40 an hour (CZK 22,400 a month) in 2026, and jobs are easier to find if you speak Czech. After graduation: you can apply for a long-term residence permit to seek employment or start a business for up to 9 months, provided you apply before your current permit expires. Once you find work, you switch to an Employee Card or, for highly qualified jobs, an EU Blue Card, or to a study permit if you continue to a PhD.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in CzechiaFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Postdoc salary, Travel and conference support.
Eligible levels: PhD, Postdoctoral.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Research proposal on the Academy template, Structured CV and motivation letter, Recommendation letters and proof of the PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.avcr.cz/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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