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 work in which the PhD candidates carry out creative activities related to their dissertation.
- Note: Neither an agreement to complete a job nor an agreement to perform work 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

Scholarships, grants, funds

Other opportunities