We help develop collaborations between scientists from Czech institutions and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the U.S. We fund the MIT-Czech Republic IOCB Tech Foundation Seed Fund with $100,000 per year to support early-stage collaborations not covered by standard grant support.
The fellowship helps young scientists balance competitive scientific work with high-quality care for preschool-aged children. Stipends are awarded for a single calendar year in the amount of CZK 150,000 and are intended for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows at the beginning of their careers and facing difficult life situations, who are the primary caregivers of preschool-aged children while conducting competitive research at universities or research institutes in the Czech Republic.
Our primary objective is to ensure an uninterrupted flow of research that may lead to significant innovations, ultimately improving well-being for humanity. We have therefore established a new program offering fast and flexible vouchers (financial contributions of up to CZK 200,000) to cover essential clinical research expenses and bridge potential gaps in larger grant funding.
The goal of the program is to help bring interesting and innovative projects to life – especially those that don’t yet have full financial backing. In the current round, we are distributing up to CZK 1 million. We accepted applications until April 30, 2025, and we are currently evaluating them.
Czech-Israeli Innovation Internships, a unique exchange program organized by the Neuron Foundation and IOCB Tech Foundation, offers four Israeli MA and PhD students to visit the Czech Republic and work in excellent Czech facilities under the guidance of renowned scientists. The one-month-long internship offers expanded research portfolios, opportunities to build international contacts, and overall invaluable experience.