Introduction
Dear employees, dear students,
our faculty is celebrating an amazing 70 years! On this occasion, the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Martin Kubala, invites all employees, Ph.D. students and seniors of the faculty to the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the UP Faculty of Science, which will take place on Tuesday, 21 November 2023 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the foyer of the main building.
The programme will include a performance by the Cimbal Hell Band and an informal banquet. On this occasion, the Dean of the Faculty of Science grants a Dean's Leave to members of the academic community, employees and students of the faculty on 21 November 2023 from 11:00.
We look forward to seeing you and celebrating this important anniversary of our faculty together.
Science and Research
The Czech Science Foundation (GA CR)
GA CR is launching a call for projects based on the Lead Agency evaluation principle with an expected start date in 2024. The call concerns projects funded in cooperation with the Slovenian agency Javna agencija za znanstvenoraziskovalno in inovacijsko dejavnost Republike Slovenije (ARIS) under the Weave initiative.
In this call, the Slovenian agency ARIS acts as Lead Agency, i.e. evaluates the project proposals scientifically, and the GA CR takes over the results of the evaluation process.
The competition period started on 14 November 2023. The Czech part of the application can be submitted until 19 January 2024 at the latest, i.e. 7 days after the official deadline set by the ARIS agency for Slovenian applicants on 12 January 2024. Affidavits of eligibility were sent on behalf ot UP.
Faculty deadline for submitting applications through the data box: 17 January 2024. Until 15 January 2024 it is necessary to deliver originals of green request form "košilka" and project proposal (alternatively a draft or Brief project information) to lubica.korcanova@upol.cz.
More information on the GAČR website.
GA CR is looking for new evaluation panel members
In accordance with Article 4 of the Charter and Rules of Procedure of the Field Committees and Evaluation Panels of the Czech Science Foundation (GA CR), GA CR announces a continuous call for nominations for members of all evaluation panels of the GA CR. Proposals for evaluation panels members may be submitted by legal entities and natural persons active in the field of science and research from among eminent experts who have achieved convincing results in basic research, using the electronic form, in the structure and content of the form.
Proposals for the evaluation panels for the upcoming term of office can be submitted continuously, electronically via the proposal form. Proposals that do not meet the published requirements of the GA CR will not be considered. GA CR will collect candidate proposals for the evaluation panels on an ongoing basis, and the validity of a nomination for an evaluation panel member is set at two years from the submission of the nomination. On the basis of the nomination forms received by GA CR, the GA CR Office compiles the lists of candidates at least once a year, usually in November.
For the term of office from April 2024, nominations must be submitted by 17 December 2023.
Detailed rules for the activities of the GA CR evaluation panels are set out in the Charter and Rules of Procedure of the Field Committees and Evaluation Panels of the Czech Science Foundation published on their website.
The faculty or department may support the candidate's nomination in the form of a recommendation letter, which the candidate may upload as an attachment to his/her nomination.
Information about this call can also be found on the GA CR website.
Submit your project to the Rector's grant competition
Do you already have a project in the works, or just an idea, and you're looking for a place to start? Try applying for the 15th year of the student grant competition at UP, which the Rector of the University announces precisely to ensure that interesting projects do not fail due to lack of funding. Students of the doctoral programme where UP is the training institute or academic staff of UP can be the project's researchers.
Applications are to be submitted only electronically through the UP OBD portal https://obd.upol.cz/ until 16 January 2024 at 16:00. For the terms and conditions of the competition, application instructions and information on funding limits or priority topics, please see this document (in Czech).
MEYS - INTER-EUREKA - LUE232 call
LUE232 aims to select bilateral or multilateral research, development and innovation projects at the international level, focusing on all scientific areas. The duration of the supported projects is set at 2024-2027 (max. 3 years).
The LUE232 call targets the Cluster and Network Projects programmes of the Eureka international network collaborating in R&D, to which consortia submit joint project proposals. The LUE232 call will support the Czech part of a bilateral or multilateral research project to be implemented in a consortium of Eureka network partners.
The deadline for submitting project proposals is 6 December 2023 (faculty deadline: 4 December 2023, green request form delivery by 30 November 2023). Further information can be found on the DPS website or provided by Ing. Tea Pokorná (tea.pokorna@upol.cz).
MEYS - INTER-EUREKA (GLOBALSTARS JAPAN calls) - LUEJP23 call
The LUEJP23 Call aims to select bilateral or multilateral research, development and innovation projects at international level, focusing on all scientific areas except nuclear energy and drug development. The duration of the supported projects is set at 2024-2027 (max. 3 years).
The LUEJP23 call targets the Globalstars programme of the Eureka international network collaborating in R&D, to which consortia submit joint project proposals. The LUEJP23 call will support the Czech part of a bilateral or multilateral research project to be implemented in a consortium with a Japanese partner (or another foreign partner from a country participating in the call).
The deadline for submitting project proposals is 31 January 2024 (faculty deadline: 29 January 2024, green request form delivery by 25 January 2024). Further information can be found on the DPS website or provided by Ing. Tea Pokorná (tea.pokorna@upol.cz).
MEYS - INTER-EUREKA (GLOBALSTARS BRAZIL call) - LUEBR23 call
The LUEBR23 Call aims to select bilateral or multilateral research, development and innovation projects at international level, focusing on all scientific areas. The duration of the supported projects is set at 2024-2027 (max. 3 years).
The LUEBR23 call targets the Globalstars programme of the Eureka international network collaborating in R&D, to which consortia submit joint project proposals. The LUEBR23 call will support the Czech part of a bilateral or multilateral research project to be implemented in a consortium with a Brazilian partner (or another foreign partner from a country participating in the call).
The deadline for submitting project proposals is 2 April 2024 (faculty deadline: 26 March 2024, green request form delivery by 21 April 2024). Further information can be found on the DPS website or provided by Ing. Tea Pokorná (tea.pokorna@upol.cz).
Werner von Siemens Award
Only until the end of November can you nominate yourself or someone else for the Werner von Siemens Award (in Czech). It is open to students, teachers and scientists in the fields of engineering, science and medicine. If the nominee wins, the person who recommended him or her will receive 10,000 CZK. The financial reward is, of course, linked to the awards themselves: a total of 1,000,000 CZK will be distributed among this year's winners. You can apply or nominate someone on the award website (in Czech).
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science
L'Oréal in the Czech Republic opens registrations for the 18th year of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science programme. Since its inception, the program, which focuses on empowering women in many scientific fields, once again offers a platform to recognize and support promising women scientists. A prize of 600,000 CZK, which can be used for any purpose, will be distributed among three winners. Research projects can be submitted until 31 December 2023 via the platform www.forwomeninscience.com.
International and non-university affairs
Vulcanus in Japan
The "Vulcanus in Japan" programme offers internships in industry-oriented companies in Japan to students of engineering, high-tech or other scientific fields. The applicant must be a student between the 4th year and the penultimate year of his/her PhD studies.
Internship duration: 8 months, from August 2024 to March 2025. The application deadline is 20 January 2024. Details and application form can be found here.
Fulbright-Schuman programme for 2024/2025
The Fulbright-Schuman programme is intended for research projects focused on EU-US relations, EU issues or EU institutions. It also offers scholarships for academic administrators.
The program is administered by the Fulbright Commission in Belgium, more information on the website. Deadline: 1 December 2023.
Fulbright Specialist
Fulbright Specialist allows a 2-6 week stay of an American expert. As part of the program, the Visiting Specialist may give lectures, participate in or organize and lead workshops, specialized academic programmes and conferences, help develop and improve curricula and teaching materials or contribute to the training of university teachers, assist with technology adoption, develop soft skills such as academic writing, etc.
This offer applies to the traditional allocation of 5 Specialists in the Czech Republic, with partial co-financing by the host institution. All information, including the online application form and instructions, can be found here. Any uncertainties and questions can be consulted, please write to fulbright@fulbright.cz. Deadline: 15 December 2023.
Student programme for 2024/2025
Visiting Student Researcher is an excellent opportunity for students in Masters and especially PhD programmes to undertake research projects in all disciplines (except clinical medicine) related to diploma or dissertation theses, to complement research etc. Stays are in the duration of 4-9 months at the university of your choice.
All information, including online application form and instructions, are on the website. Questions may be addressed to Andrea Semacova at semancova@fulbright.cz. Deadline: 1 Febreuary 2024.
Proshek-Fulbright programme for 2024/2025
The Proshek-Fulbright program is intended for physicians and researchers in medical and related fields at the University of Minnesota. For the year 2024/25, one place is available for a stay of 6 months.
All information, including online application form and instructions, can be found here. Any uncertainties and questions can be consulted, please write to fulbright@fulbright.cz. Deadline: 1 February 2024.
Academic Senate
The regular meeting of the Academic Senate FS UP will take place on Wednesday, 13 December 2023 at 13:00 in the meeting room of the Dean's Office. Detailed information and materials are available on the senate website (in Czech).
Student Affairs
Scholarship payment until the end of 2023
If you need the scholarships to be accounted in 2023, submit them no later than 30 November 2023. Scholarships submitted in December will be accounted for on 10 January 2024, i.e. already in 2024.
Foreign prospective students
The English faculty website for prospective student has been updated. If you have a prospective PhD student in English who has already agreed on a topic with the department, you can refer him/her to this website for further information on the application process.
Student Affairs Office
The Student Affairs Office is open for students only during the office hours.
| Monday | 9:00 – 11:00 | 13:30 – 14:30 |
| Tuesday | 9:00 – 11:00 | 13:30 – 14:30 |
| Wednesday | CLOSED | 13:30 – 14:30 |
| Thursday | 9:00 – 11:00 | 13:30 – 14:30 |
See the website. Please, do not enter the office out of office hours.
Study plans
The lists of courses (study plans) for the academic year 2023/2024 can be found on the respective website (Bachelor, Master, Doctoral).
Online confirmation of study
You can print your confirmation of study online directly from your Portal.
State doctoral examination and dissertation defense
The application for your dissertation defense or the state doctoral examination has to be submitted at least 3 months in advance. Follow the requirements and deadlines listed on the website in the section for Doctoral Study.
Organization and Maintenance
FreshUP
On Tuesday 21 November 2023, FreshUP in the main building of the Faculty of Science (17. listopadu 12) will be open only until 13:00 due to the celebration of 70 years of the Faculty.
Šmeralova canteen
On Friday 1 December 2023 the Šmeralova canteen will be closed for the day due to floor repairs.
Miscellaneous
Christmas collection
Under the auspices of the Dean Martin Kubala the Faculty of Science organizes an annual Christmas collection for the children from Klokánek. The fifteenth year of the collection takes place from 20 November to 15 December 2023. As in the previous year, you can contribute to the transparent account 2501674563/2010 or a QR code. Any contribution is greatly appreciated.
Christmas benefit concert
The Malý Noe Foundation, which helps children growing up without proper parental care and children with disabilities, is organizing a Christmas benefit concert on 1 December 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in cooperation with the Olomouc Military Hospital and the company Hroší stavby Morava.
The concert will feature a performance by actress Ivana Jirešová and the Frgál Folk Music. The concert will take place in the premises of the Hradisko Monastery (Klášterní Hradisko) in Olomouc. Tickets at prices 500 CZK, 400 CZK and 300 CZK can be bought from Jaroslav Strejček at strejcek.jaroslav@seznam.cz. More information at www.malynoe.cz.
Open Day
An Open Day will take place on Friday, 1 December from 8:00 to 14:00. More information can be soon found on this website (in Czech).
Czech Cup in table hockey
After the University Cup, Olomouc will welcome the Czech Cup in STIGA table hockey after 30 long years. It will be held on Saturday, 16 December 2023 from 8:15 a.m. in the Fort Science. All those interested in the game are invited! You can also learn about table STIGA table hockey at the Open Day on 1 December from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
If you are missing ice hockey in the UP sports programs and would like to play it, contact the local FB group or directly message Dr. Jan Tomáštík, who is active in the local hockey scene.
The next faculty Newsletter will be published on Monday, 4 December 2023.