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Initial Word of the Vice-Dean
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Dear PhD Candidates,
As the autumn semester is in full swing, I hope you are finding inspiration and momentum in your research and academic pursuits.
We send you information on upcoming workshops and courses designed to strengthen your research and transferable skills, as well as invitations to events that foster collaboration and community among our doctoral researchers. I encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities — whether it’s a course that enhances your methodological toolkit, or a networking event that connects you with peers from across disciplines.
Thank you for your continued commitment and contributions to our vibrant research community. I wish you a productive and inspiring month ahead.
Tomáš Kašpárek, Vice-Dean for Research and Doctoral Studies
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Don't miss these interesting events!
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You're all warmly invited to the lecture of Charlie Arber, Principal Research Fellow in Neurodegenerative Diseases at University College London.
The topis is "Using Stem Cell Models To Help Understand Dementia" and will be held within the MUNI Seminar Series.
When: 20. 11. 2025, at 4,00 p.m.
Where: University Campus Bohunice (pavilion B11/ seminar room 132)
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CEITEC Masaryk University invites PhD candidates and postdocs to a guided company visit to IQS Nano on 14 November.
This is an excellent opportunity to see cutting-edge micro- and nanotechnology in action, and to learn firsthand how advanced optics, additive manufacturing, and nano-fabrication are used in real industrial research and development.
Registration is required and open until 12 November.
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Seemingly peculiar name “BIOTOP” stands for BIOtech Talks to PhD. In broad strokes, these seminars aim to bridge the gap between the academia and industry and present various career options in the field of Life Sciences. Invited guests are scientists who worked in academia but then decided to continue their research career in private sector companies either in Czech Republic or abroad.4
When: 11. 11. 2025, 4 p.m.
Where: Seminar Room 145/E35 CEITEC MU
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Are you interested in how diversity shapes clinical research and its impact on patients’ trust and treatment outcomes? The Erasmus+ SENSITISE pilot course offers a unique opportunity to understand why some patient groups are often underrepresented in clinical trials and how this affects the applicability of research results in real-world settings. You will also learn practical strategies to identify and overcome barriers to inclusion and to design more equitable and trustworthy research.
The 12-week course combines self-study (about 2 hours per day, 5 days a week) with one 90-minute online session per week, most likely scheduled in the evening.
This innovative, international course offers a valuable chance to build your expertise in clinical research, ethics, and inclusivity — skills increasingly sought after in research, healthcare, and the pharmaceutical industry.
🕒 January–March 2026 | 💻 Online | 💬 In English | 🎓 Free participation
For more information, contact PharmDr. Jitka Rychlíčková, Ph.D., BCPS
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Are you thinking about your professional future after completing your PhD? Would you like to develop your transferable skills, explore career paths within and beyond academia, and meet experts who can help you navigate your next steps?
We invite all PhD candidates of the Masaryk university to join the MUNI PhD Career Days, taking place 11- 14 November 2025 at Komenského náměstí 2. The event is held in English and brings together workshops, panel discussions, guest talks, and networking opportunities with professionals from diverse fields.
Across four days, you will gain practical tools for career planning, discover how to strengthen your competencies, and connect with PhD candidates from other faculties.
Special highlights:
- Afternoon insight session - join Empowering Your Career After the PhD (from 15:00 to 18:00, Meeting room 343) for a series of presentations offering a clear overview of post-PhD career pathways both inside and outside academia. Expect practical advice and tips, as well as an opportunity to meet lecturers and fellow doctoral students over snack and coffee.
- Don’t miss the panel discussion Women in Science (13:00–14:00, room S137 Trýba), featuring Mgr. Dáša Bohačiaková, Ph.D., doc. Monika Brusenbauch Meislová, Ph.D., and JUDr. Bc. Zuzana Vikarská, MJur, MPhil, Ph.D.
They will share their experiences navigating academic careers, building networks, and balancing professional and personal life. A unique opportunity to gain inspiration, ask questions, and learn from accomplished women researchers.
- Would you like expert feedback on your CV before sending it to a future employer, applying for a grant, or preparing for a postdoc? During PhD Career Days, you can book a personal consultation with a career specialist from the MU Career Centre for CV consultations. When: Thursday, 13 November, 14:10–16:30 Where: Komenského nám. 2, room 300 Booking required — limited spots available.
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Offer of training activities
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4th Soft Skills Workshop: Leadership & Career Guidance Across Academia and Business
We are pleased to invite you to the 4th Soft Skills Workshop: Leadership and Career Guidance Across Academia and Business, organized by MultiplexDX.
This free online event will take place on:
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 13:30 – 15:30 (CEST)
Format: Online
Speaker: Dr. Pavol Čekan, Founder & CEO, MultiplexDX
The workshop will focus on:
- Leadership approaches in academia vs. business
- Career planning and development across sectors
- Transferable skills and professional growth
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Would you like to make your Individual Study Plan (ISP) a more effective and practical tool for managing your doctoral journey? Join us for the next MUNI PhD HUB meeting, taking place on 19 November 2025 at 4 p.m. at Komenského nám.2 (room S137), led by Mgr. Markéta Burešová.
This session will focus on how to transform the ISP into a clear roadmap that supports your research progress. You will explore tips and tricks for publication planning, meeting credit requirements, and improving self-management, helping you reduce stress and move steadily toward successful completion of your studies.
Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss their individual plans, share experiences, and receive constructive feedback in a supportive environment.
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The year 2025 is coming to an end, but you still have a chance to apply for a scholarship for your mobility grant in 2026! The program is called Freemovers and you can sign up for it if you plan to leave for at least one month!
You choose the final destination yourself.
The deadline is 15. December 2025.
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Czech-French Doctoral Mobility - Launch of the 2026 Barrande Fellowship programme
The French Institute in Prague and the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MSMT) are happy to announce the new launch of the Barrande Fellowship Programme 2026, the exchange mobility programme for Ph.D. students between the Czech Republic and France. The programme offers scholarships to support “cotutelles” and short-term research stays. Students have to be registered either at a Czech University (for mobilities to France) or at a French University (for mobilities to the Czech Republic). All scientific fields are welcome!
The application deadline is January 29th, 2026.
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As part of the European EDUC-WIDE project, we are launching a call for EDUC Fellowships:
• 1-3 month research internships at EDUC universities (or other universities or affiliated research institutions)
• For researchers at any career stage: R1-R4
• Applications can be submitted from December 1, 2025 via Opeup
• This is a rolling call – i.e. until the funds run out
• Travel expenses (travel, accommodation, meals) are covered – the Erasmus calculator is ideal for calculating costs
Contact Person: Iva Sedlakova
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As of October 1, a new directive is in effect requiring publishing employees and doctoral students to obtain and use an ORCID identifier. Authors will be assisted by ORCID support members at their respective faculties. At the Faculty of Medicine, you can contact Mgr. Tereza Miškechová for help. Please register your ORCID in the IS MU application, where you can also grant consent for the management of your profile. A detailed step-by-step guide is available in the instructions.
The documents are currently only available in Czech language, we will inform you when the English version is available.
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Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask
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Differences in opinions and conflicts are a natural part of any work or study environment. However, when communication turns into personal attacks or hostility, it can become bullying or hate speech. Read our new article to learn how to recognize these situations, how to respond, and where to seek help and support.
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We are a proud member of ORPHEUS (Organization for PhD Education in Biomedicine and Health Science in the European System).
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