Literature and Media and Communication Studies ****************************************************************************************** * Second-Round Call for Applications for Support of Scientific and Creative Activities Aim Academic Disciplines within the Cooperatio MCOM/LITE Programme ****************************************************************************************** *========================================================================================= * Who can apply for support? *========================================================================================= Academic staff of FHS UK who participate in the Cooperatio MCOM/LITE program at FHS UK may support by submitting the application form [ URL "FHSVEDAEN-57-version1-eng_coop_lite_mcom together with the relevant supporting documents (e.g., manuscript, publishing contract, co acceptance of an article for publication). Ph.D. students participating in the Cooperatio MCOM/LITE program may also apply for suppor submitted by Ph.D. students must be accompanied by written approval from their supervisor. submitted without the supervisor’s written approval will not be considered. *========================================================================================= * Which projects can be supported under this call? *========================================================================================= Types of projects supported: • Publication of an article/paper/monograph, • travel (participation in a conference, research and study stay, etc., which should resul publication), • purchase of materials and equipment necessary for scientific and creative activities, • purchase of services (translation, proofreading, graphic or editorial work, etc.), • scholarships for scientific activities • membership fees for professional societies, subscriptions to professional journals, conf etc. *========================================================================================= * Terms *========================================================================================= The deadline for applications in this round is 5 October 2026. Applicants will be notified by email of the outcome of their application no later than 9 O an application is successful, the email will also include instructions on how to proceed w the allocated funds. *========================================================================================= * Application method *========================================================================================= 1. Complete the application form [ URL "FHSVEDAEN-57-version1-eng_coop_lite_mcom_2026_form 2. Send the completed application form, together with all relevant supporting documents (e manuscript, publishing contract, confirmation of acceptance of the article for publication the case of Ph.D. students, a written statement from the supervisor supporting the applica cooperatio(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz [ MAIL "cooperatio(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"] . 3. Use “MCOM/LITE – 2nd Round” as the subject line of the email. *========================================================================================= * Instructions for completing the application form *========================================================================================= Applications submitted under this call must be made using the application form and include information: 1. Applicant’s first name and surname 2. Other persons involved Please list any other persons involved in the project (in the case of Ph.D. students, thei other collaborators from FHS UK; or service providers such as translators, proofreaders, g etc., if already known). 3. Department State the name of the department at which the applicant works or studies. 4. Cooperatio programme Please specify the Cooperatio programme under which the applicant is applying for financia 5. Project title Please provide the title or name of the project (e.g., the title of an article or monograp of a business trip, the name of the conference; in the case of membership, the name of the professional association, etc.). 6. Brief description of the proposed project and timetable Provide a brief description of the proposed activity leading to a scientific or creative o particular emphasis on the planned publication output, together with a timetable for its i In the case of a business/study trip to attend a conference or workshop, please provide th event, its location and country, and the start and end dates of the trip. Please note that may differ from the dates of the conference or workshop to allow for travel time. 7. Description of the planned publication or other reportable output Please describe the planned publication or other reportable output and indicate the year i is expected to be published, as well as the journal or publishing house in which/by which published. Publications are the preferred form of scientific output. If the application concerns costs associated with making a publication available at the fi of preparation (e.g., publishing costs, royalties, peer review, or Open Access fees), appl encouraged to attach documents supporting the application, such as the manuscript of the w supported, a publishing contract, confirmation of acceptance of an article for publication relevant documentation. 8. Total amount requested Please state the total amount requested in CZK only. If any expenses are expected to be in foreign currency, use the current exchange rate published by the Czech National Bank (ČNB) the application form. 9. Brief justification of the requested funds Please provide a brief justification for the funds requested, taking economic efficiency i when planning the expenditure. If the budget includes more than one item, please provide an itemised breakdown. If your application involves a payment abroad, please take the following into account: • Purchase of a book from abroad: add 10% of the book price (VAT). • Purchase of any other goods from abroad: add 21% of the price of the goods (VAT). • Publication of a book abroad: add 21% of the total price (VAT). • Registration fee for a foreign conference attended online: add 21% of the registration f If you attend an event (conference, workshop, etc.) abroad in person, no additional VAT ne The same applies to accommodation abroad (e.g., when attending a conference or conducting abroad). If your application involves a study/business trip, please note the following: In the case of study/business trips, academic staff employed by FHS UK are legally entitle allowance at the applicable rate. This must therefore be taken into account when preparing Please consult the information provided on the website of the Department of Business Trave Persons who are not employed by FHS UK (e.g., students) are not entitled to meal allowance therefore cannot be included when preparing their travel budget. IMPORTANT: Travel orders are processed electronically only. Expenses incurred before the t been fully approved cannot be reimbursed. This means that tickets, accommodation, or other expenses must not be purchased before the travel order has been fully approved. *========================================================================================= * Application assessment process *========================================================================================= Submitted applications are assessed by Cooperatio Board board consisting of FHS UK represe relevant Cooperatio LITE and MCOM programmes. The Board reserves the right to request any additional information it considers relevant t of an application. The Board decides whether to approve or reject applications for funding and may make adjus proposed budgets. Application Form [ URL "FHSVEDAEN-57-version1-eng_coop_lite_mcom_2026_form.docx"]