Our mission is science and research

State-of-the-art equipment, cutting-edge technologies and international cooperation. This is what research at MU is all about.

We are dedicated to establishing the right priorities, committed to securing sufficient funding and fully aware of the ethical and social implications of our research results.

Upcoming Seminar Series will host lectures by the world’s best

Masaryk University will welcome twenty top international experts in formal and natural sciences and humanities.
Masaryk University researchers supported by the British Wellcome Trust

Molecular biologist Lumír Krejčí has won a prestigious collaborative award. He examines protein linked to a number of cancers.
University aims to attract experts with a unique grant

The new grant offers 200 thousand euros a year for up to five years and is aimed at established scientists.
Two Czech scientists focused on cancer research return from abroad and join Ceitec

Michal Šmída and Robert Vácha have research experience from Austria and England. They'll lead new research groups.

We provide our scientists with
excellent working conditions

Grant Support

We offer project support across international, national and internal grant schemes to our researchers. We inform them, organize practical seminars, offer consultations or assistance in the preparation of the design and subsequent implementation of the project.sign and subsequent implementation of the project.

IMPROVE

Grant Agency of MU

Even Masaryk University opens its grant calls. The Grant Agency of Masaryk University includes not only the support of scientists, but also the support for student research projects and scientific conferences. It also includes the MUNI Award for excellent researchers from abroad while offering sufficient financial support and facility.

GAMU

Scientometrics Support

We conduct bibliometric services using specialized analytical tools and various data sources. We use metrics responsibly. Our services are available to all Masaryk University units and also other research organizations. Following the individual requirements, we deliver analyses paying respect to specifics of particular research area.

OUR SERVICES

We Develop Doctoral Studies

We offer a wide range of opportunities for their development throughout the university.

Ph.D. at MUNI

We Communicate Science

We communicate the work of our scientists to both the general and professional public.

@MUNI_Science

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions

Fund your postdoctoral stay - submit your MSCA-PF with MUNI!

Support from the International Scientific Advisory Board

The International Scientific Advisory Board provides us with very welcome feedback. The ISAB helps MU establish research priorities, develop scientific strategies and boost international cooperation.

International Scientific Advisory Board

We focus on areas we excel in

We set the pace for settlement research

Masaryk University's cutting-edge equipment and state-of-the-art laboratories at the Department of Archaeology and Museology Interdisciplinary centre are frequented by both Czech and international archaeologists. The department's crucial importance for history and culture studies is evidenced by the fact that MU is also the seat of the oldest UNESCO Chair on Museology and World Heritage in the world.

We are dedicated to fighting cyber threat

Cybersecurity research conducted at the Institute of Computer Science focuses on critical issues addressed by both the Sustainable Development Strategy of the Czech Republic and the European Secure Societies challenge. And thanks in part to the MU Faculty of Law, Czech Republic is a world leader in cybersecurity legislation.

We issue expert opinions for vegetation and habitat research

The four-volume monograph Vegetation of the Czech Republic is just one of the results achieved by the Department of Botany and Zoology. We also issue expert opinions utilized by the European Environment Agency to improve the European habitat classification system.

We have results.
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Our scientists have achieved success at national and international levels. In addition to issuing a wide range of significant scientific publications, we regularly organize seminars and lectures on science and research conducted at MU.

Grants

Publications

Research in practice

We share our technologies and facilities

Access to central laboratories equipped with unique instruments is provided to other university units as well as other academic workplaces and even private companies.

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We shape the scientific environment
for the better

We are shaping the scientific environment for the better

We conduct research in accordance with international ethics standards

We promote open access to research publications

We help define best practices in research

We participate in key infrastructures

MU Research infrastructures are an important pillar of research and innovation systems.

Their significance is emphasized by our participation in 14 projects listed in the Czech National Roadmap for Large RDI Infrastructures.

Eleven of these projects are also part of research infrastructures of pan-European interest included in the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) for 2021.

About the infrastructures

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Read about research at MU

Our mission is science and research

Upcoming Seminar Series will host lectures by the world’s best

Masaryk University researchers supported by the British Wellcome Trust

University aims to attract experts with a unique grant

Two Czech scientists focused on cancer research return from abroad and join Ceitec