Measure of the Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University No. 14/2024
Scholarship for Supporting International Stays and International Cooperation
of Doctoral Students in 2025
1. The purpose of the scholarship is to support doctoral students who, as part of fulfilling
their study obligations in mandatory doctoral study courses, gain experience at foreign
universities and institutions. These stays aim to deepen their professional knowledge
or practical skills related to their field of study and dissertation work.
2. The scholarship is announced starting January 1, 2025.
3. The scholarship is funded by the PPSŘ 2022–2025 program — the Program for
Supporting Strategic Management of Higher Education Institutions for the years 2022–
2025, specifically the section for supporting doctoral student mobility, hosting foreign
experts, and promoting doctoral studies abroad.
4. A total amount of CZK 800,000 is allocated for this purpose in 2025.
5. Scholarships are awarded by the Vice-Dean for Research and Doctoral Studies.
6. Applicants will be informed of the decision regarding their scholarship application no
later than 30 days after submission.
A. International Stays
1. The scholarship supports international stays of a minimum duration of 90 days,
contributing to the completion of the courses FSSd09900 or FSSd0990. In accordance
with Measure No. 11/2024 of the Faculty of Social Studies, such stays may be divided
into three parts, each lasting at least one month. Financial support is provided for up
to 90 days of stay, even if the stay (or the cumulative total of approved parts) is longer.
This is an additional benefit intended to facilitate the development of professional
knowledge or practical skills in the students' educational fields.
2. The scholarship is available to students who, at the planned start of the international
stay, are within the standard duration of their doctoral studies. It is also required that,
during the semesters starting in the calendar year in which the scholarship is
announced (or in the following semester), they enroll in the course FSSd0900 or
FSSd0990. The scholarship is not intended for stays in the applicant's country of
permanent residence.
3. The maximum scholarship amount is CZK 18,000 per month of stay. The specific
amount considers the cost of living in the host country. The maximum scholarship for
the entire stay is CZK 54,000.
4. Students may request an increase in the scholarship for traveling abroad with a
dependent person they care for and live with in the same household. The dependent
person may be a child under the age of 10 and/or an adult requiring daily care. The
increased scholarship equals 100% of the awarded amount under paragraph 3.
5. Scholarship applications must be submitted exclusively via the submission system in IS
MU (HERE) using the designated electronic form HERE.
6. The scholarship application must include:
a. Basic information about the applicant (name, surname, title,
enrollment year, field of study, UČO - personal university number).
b. The planned duration and purpose of the stay, a justification for the
application, and the expected benefits of the stay.
c. Information about other funding sources for the stay, if applicable,
even if approval for such funding is still pending.
d. A certificate of professional approval from the doctoral program
supervisor (“guarantor”), supported by the opinion of the applicant's
academic advisor. This approval confirms that the stay qualifies for
fulfilling doctoral study obligations in FSSd0900 and FSSd0990.
e. Evidence of the stay's arrangements, typically an acceptance letter from
the host institution (to be attached to the application).
f. The applicant's consent to the publication of relevant data (name, title,
field of study, purpose, requested amount) on the faculty's website or
in IS MU.
g. A declaration by the student indicating the semester in which they will
enroll in FSSd0900 or FSSd0990, for which the stay fulfills study
requirements.
h. If applying for additional support for a dependent person, the applicant
must provide:
o The name, address, and relationship of the dependent person to the applicant,
and in the case of children, their age.
o A declaration of daily care and the increased costs of the international stay with
a dependent person.
7. The complete application must be submitted via IS MU (HERE).
8. Successful applicants must submit a report on the activity for which the scholarship
was awarded (HERE) no later than 30 days after the stay ends. The report must be
uploaded to IS MU in the folder containing the original application. It must include a
signed statement from the project guarantor explicitly confirming whether the stay
achieved its expected goals. If the report is not accepted, the applicant will be informed
within 15 days. Otherwise, it is considered accepted.
B. International Conferences and Educational Events
1. The scholarship supports active participation in international conferences and
professional educational events abroad that contribute to fulfilling doctoral study
obligations and broadening knowledge or skills related to the field of study and
dissertation work.
2. For the purposes of this regulation, international conferences and educational events
are those organized abroad (excluding Slovakia and the applicant's country of
permanent residence). Online events may also qualify.
3. The scholarship is available to students who are within the standard duration of their
doctoral studies at the time of the event.
4. Applications must be submitted via IS MU (HERE) using the designated electronic form.
5. The scholarship amount is based on the demonstrated expenses related to
participation fees (conference fees, registration fees, etc.).
6. The scholarship application must include:
a. Basic information about the applicant (name, surname, title,
enrollment year, field of study, UČO).
b. The planned duration and purpose of the stay, a justification for the
application, and the expected benefits of participation.
c. A certificate of professional approval from the doctoral program
supervisor (“guarantor”), supported by the academic advisor. This
approval confirms that participation aligns with the objectives of the
scholarship program.
d. Evidence of participation arrangements, typically confirmation of
abstract acceptance or proof of payment for the event (to be attached
to the application).
e. The applicant's consent to the publication of relevant data (name, title,
field of study, purpose, requested amount) on the faculty's website or
in IS MU.
7. The complete application must be submitted via IS MU (HERE).
8. Successful applicants must submit a report on the funded activity no later than 30 days
after its completion. The report must be uploaded to IS MU (HERE) in the folder
containing the original application. It must include a signed statement from the project
guarantor explicitly confirming whether the event achieved its expected goals. If the
report is not accepted, the applicant will be informed within 15 days. Otherwise, it is
considered accepted.
Final Provisions
1. The implementation of this measure is governed by the specific provisions for each
scholarship type.
2. The Vice-Dean for Research and Doctoral Studies is responsible for interpreting this
measure.
3. This measure becomes effective on January 1, 2025.
Brno, December 17, 2024 Stanislav Balík
Dean
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