Apply by: 15 April 2026
4EU+ Synergy projects represent a form of institutional support provided by Charles University within the framework of the 4EU+ Alliance. Project teams must consist of colleagues from at least three partner universities, with Charles University acting as the coordinating institution. The project budget is allocated to the team at Charles University; however, it may also be used, for example, to cover travel costs for partner institutions to Prague.
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Applications may be submitted twice a year, by 15 April and 15 October. The project duration may range from 12 to 36 months, with the amount of funding determined by the length of the project. Whether a project is classified as academic or student depends on whether the principal investigator is a member of CU academic staff (employee of Charles University) or a CU student. The project end date must fall within the period 1 January – 31 August.
WHO CAN APPLY
Academic staff of Charles University employed at a minimum of 0.5 FTE
Students of Charles University (full-time or part-time, across all levels of study)
Each project must involve at least two additional 4EU+ partner universities, in addition to Charles University.
WHAT CAN BE FUNDED
Financial support is intended for activities that strengthen cooperation within the 4EU+ Alliance.
Funding may be used for:
organising meetings with international partners (conferences, workshops, etc.)
joint research and educational projects
developing materials that support alliance collaboration in education, such as learning resources and digital platforms
Supported areas:
research and science
education
innovation
activities with global outreach and the university’s “third mission”
Funding cannot be used as complementary financing for other projects.
All projects must align with the 4EU+ Strategy 2025–2035 and correspond to one of the four selected thematic areas (Flagships) of the 4EU+ Alliance:
Urban Health and Demographic Change
Europeanness: Multilingualism, Pluralities, Citizenship
Digitisation – Modelling – Transformation
Environmental Transitions
or must focus on issues related to the European higher education sector and the development of an alliance ecosystem within the European Education Area.
For detailed information and guidelines, please visit the 4EU+ Charles University website.