We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Martina Roeselová Memorial Fellowship. The grant supports early-career researchers in the Czech Republic working in the natural sciences and, for the first time this year, also in the humanities and social sciences, who are striving to balance competitive academic work with high-quality care for a preschool-aged child. Applications are open until September 19, 2025.

The CZK 150,000 scholarships are awarded for one calendar year and are primarily intended for doctoral students and early-career postdoctoral researchers in difficult life situations who are caring for a preschool-aged child while actively engaged in research at universities or non-university research institutions in the Czech Republic.

Since its launch in 2016, the grant has supported 55 young scientist-parents. Until now, it was open only to those working in the natural sciences. Starting this year, the scope of the grant has expanded to include applicants from the humanities and social sciences as well.

Applications for the 2026 grant are open until September 19, 2025.

Learn more about the grant, its conditions, and how to apply here.