Written by Klára Sedláčková on 02 July 2026. Posted in Uncategorised.

OP JAC Returns

OPEN CALL

In accordance with the Bursar’s Directive SK/10/2026 Implementation of a Project Financially Supported by the Operational Programme Johannes Amos Comenius – Support for Enhancing the Career Development of High-Potential Researchers After a Career Break, and University Institute (UNI) Director’s directive SŘ/03/2026 Principles of the Return Grants Competition at the University Institute Funded by OP JAC, the Director of the UNI announces the RETURN GRANT COMPETITION AT THE UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE FUNDED BY OP JAK.

All conditions and requirements for submitting a proposal are specified in the Call Documentation (see below).

Deadlines

The call for applications is continuous, with submissions accepted from 15 June 2026 until 31 March 2028.

Earliest possible project start date: 1 September 2026

Duration of the Return Grant project: minimum 12 months

Grant Focus

The topic of the Return Grant must be aligned with one of the CPS research directions.

Eligible Applicants

PhD students, research and academic staff returning after a career break (applicants do not have to be employed by TBU at the time of application).

Submit your application by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Further details are available in the links below and on the University Institute´s Official Board:

SŘ/03/2026 - Principles of the Return Grants Competition at the University Institute Funded by P JAC

Call documentation

Annexes to the Call Documentation (available on the UNI official board)

Call

Evaluation Committee

Contact

Ing. Lenka Kostelníková

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+420 576 031 761

UTCP EN

University technology centre for practise (UTCP) Activity A

On 25. 05. 2026, the project CZ.01.01.01/04/23_040/0004758 University Technology Center for Practice (UTCP) - activity a) was launched. The project is focused on supporting the increase in the intensity of joint research, development and innovation activities between business entities (small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)) and Tomas Bata University in Zlín (TBU).

The goal of the University Technology Center for Practice (UTCP) project is the development of infrastructure for development and innovation, testing and verification of technologies in the business sector and the provision of specialized services with the aim of introducing advanced innovative solutions, especially in the field of polymer science, nanotechnology, material engineering, environmental and other advanced technology in line with current trends and practice needs.

The project follows on from CZ.01.01.01/04/23_041/0005160 University Technology Center for Practice (UTCP) - activity b), where the solution was launched in 2025. The aim of this project is to build a new open R&I infrastructure in the existing premises of the CPS and equip it with instrumentation infrastructure for the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises with innovation potential.