Academic staff of FHS UK who participate in the Cooperatio PHIL programme at FHS UK are eligible to apply for support. Applications must be submitted using the application form and accompanied by the relevant supporting documents (e.g. manuscript, publishing contract, confirmation of acceptance of an article for publication).

Ph.D. students participating in the Cooperatio PHIL programme are also eligible to apply for support. Applications from Ph.D. students must be accompanied by the written approval of their supervisor. Applications submitted without the supervisor’s approval will not be considered.

The following types of projects and expenses may be supported:

• Publication of an article, paper, or monograph

• Travel expenses related to participation in conferences, research visits, study stays, and similar activities expected to result in a publication

• Purchase of materials and equipment necessary for scientific and creative activities

• Purchase of services, such as translation, proofreading, graphic design, or editorial services

• Membership fees for professional and academic societies

• Subscriptions to academic and professional journals

• Conference fees and other related expenses

The deadline for submitting applications under this Call is 21 September 2026.

Applicants will be notified by email of the outcome of their application no later than 29 September 2026. Successful applicants will also receive instructions on how to proceed with the use of the allocated funds.

Complete the application form.Send the completed application form, together with all relevant supporting documents (e.g. manuscript, publishing contract, confirmation of acceptance of an article for publication). Ph.D. students must also include a written statement from their supervisor approving the application. Submit all documents by email to cooperatio@fhs.cuni.cz.Please use “PHIL – 3rd Round Call” as the subject line of the email.

Applications submitted under this Call must be completed using the application form and include the following information:

1. Applicant’s name and surname

2. Other persons involved

List any other persons involved in the project. In the case of Ph.D. students, please include the applicant’s supervisor. You may also list other collaborators from FHS UK or external service providers (e.g. translators, proofreaders, graphic designers), if already known.

3. Department

State the name of the department at which the applicant works or studies.

4. Cooperatio programme

Specify the Cooperatio programme under which the applicant is applying for financial support.

5. Project title

Provide the title of the project. This may be, for example, the title of an article or monograph, the name of a conference in the case of a business/study trip, or the name of a professional society in the case of a membership fee.

6. Brief description of the proposed project and timetable

Provide a brief description of the proposed activity leading to a scientific or creative output, with particular emphasis on the planned publication output. Please also include a timetable for the implementation of the project.

In the case of a business/study trip to a conference, workshop, or similar event, please provide the name of the event, its location and country, and the start and end dates of the trip. Please note that the travel dates may differ from the dates of the event itself, as they should include the time required for travel.

7. Description of the planned publication or other reportable output

Describe the planned publication or other reportable output and indicate the expected year of publication as well as the journal or publishing house in which it is expected to appear. Publications are the preferred form of scientific output.

If the application concerns costs associated with making a publication available at the final stage of the publication process (e.g. publishing costs, royalties, peer-review costs, or Open Access fees), applicants are encouraged to attach documents supporting the relevance of the application, such as the manuscript, a contract with the publisher, or confirmation that an article has been accepted for publication.

8. Total amount requested

Enter the total amount requested in CZK only. If any expenditure is expected to be incurred in a foreign currency, please use the current exchange rate published by the Czech National Bank (ČNB) when completing the application form.

9. Brief justification of the requested funds

Provide a brief justification of the amount requested. When planning your expenditure, please ensure that the proposed costs are reasonable and economically justified.

If your budget includes more than one item, please list and specify each item separately.

Payments abroad

If your application involves a payment abroad, please take the following VAT requirements into account when preparing your budget:

• Purchase of a book from abroad: add 10% of the purchase price (VAT).

• Purchase of other goods from abroad: add 21% of the purchase price (VAT).

• Publication of a book abroad: add 21% of the total price (VAT).

• Fee for online participation in a conference held abroad: add 21% of the conference fee (VAT).

If you attend an event abroad (e.g. a conference or workshop) in person, no additional amount needs to be added. The same applies to accommodation abroad, for example when attending a conference or conducting field research.

Study and business trips

If your application involves a study or business trip, please also take the following into account:

Academic staff employed by FHS UK are legally entitled to a meal allowance when travelling on business. The applicable meal allowance should therefore be included when preparing the travel budget. Please consult the information provided on the website of the Department of Business Travel for the applicable rules and rates.

Persons who are not employed by FHS UK (including students) are not entitled to a meal allowance. A meal allowance should therefore not be included when preparing the travel budget for such persons.

Submitted applications are evaluated by a committee consisting of FHS UK representatives on the relevant Cooperatio PHIL Council and the Head of the Department of Philosophy.

The committee reserves the right to request any additional information necessary for the evaluation of an application.

The committee decides whether to approve or reject applications for funding and may also propose adjustments to the requested budget.