Funding

During the standard period of their full-time studies (8 semesters), PhD candidates in Biomedical Sciences receive doctoral study income of at least CZK 24,960 per month.

The doctoral study income consists of a doctoral scholarship and a part of the salary for full-time/part-time work in which the PhD candidates carry out creative activities related to their dissertation.
- Note: Neither an agreement to complete a job (DPP) nor an agreement to perform work (DPČ) can be counted as part of the doctoral study income.
As for the Faculty of Medicine, the doctoral scholarship is at least CZK 12,000 per month.
- It is paid retroactively (the payment date being the 10th day of the month).
- It is necessary to apply for the scholarship each semester.
- More details on the MUNI webpage

This is suggested minimal PhD doctoral income; the program encourages the supervisors to reward their PhD students accordingly to their work and outcomes. The program requires that all PhD students have a financial support of at least 25 000 CZK per month even after the standard length of studies.

Other funding options

PhD candidates can check websites of university, national, and international awards, competitions, grants, and funds that may provide them with additional financial support opportunities.

Awards

Brno Ph.D. Talent
- Nominations: every September (arranged by the students themselves)
- For full-time PhD students enrolled in their first year of PhD studies
- The selection of beneficiaries based on the excellent academic track record, experience, and extraordinary activities of the applicants
  - The quality of the submitted scientific project and the team, and the facilities also considered
Werner von Siemense Award
- Nominations: every October (via MED MUNI; individuals, the graduates included, may also submit nominations directly)
- For PhD graduates for best dissertation thesis in a given period
Česká hlava (Doctorandus in Life Sciences Award)
- Nominations: every July
- For PhD student’s innovative approaches, outstanding achievements, and professional or scientific activities, particularly in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine.
  - Candidates for the Doctorandus awards must have been enrolled in a doctoral study program for a maximum of 18 months prior to the application deadline or have successfully completed their studies during this period.
MU Rector’s Awards
- Nominations: every January (via MED MUNI)
- Relevant categories:
  - Rector's Award for Outstanding Students of MU Doctoral Programs
    - For PhD students active in the calendar year for which the competition is announced
    - Awarded for outstanding creative achievements over the past two calendar years (the year of the competition not included)
    - Statement of the Doctoral Board needed
  - Rector's Award for Outstanding Students of MU Doctoral Programs
    - For PhD graduates – authors of outstanding dissertations containing exceptional research results
    - The dissertation must have been defended within the last two calendar years (the year of the competition not included)
    - Statement of the Doctoral Board needed
Vice-Rector's Award for Excellence in Doctoral Studies
- Nominations: every July / August (via MED MUNI)
- For PhD graduates who have successfully defended their dissertation in the ending academic year
- MU Requirements:
  - Successful completion of studies no later than the standard period of study extended by one year.
  - Primary focus on the significance and contribution of the doctoral research, including its originality and its relevance to the advancement of the field or its societal, professional, or practical application.
  - Additional nomination criteria may be defined individually by each faculty.

Scholarships, grants, funds

Other opportunities