Open Science III: Call Preview, Applicant Seminars and JAKNAJAK Online Discussion (cze)
On June 15, 2026, the Managing Authority of the Jan Amos Komenský Operational Programme (OP JAK) published a preview of Call No. 02_25_043 Open Science III. The preview is provided for information purposes only. Until the official launch of the call, planned for June 29, 2026, the call text and its annexes may still be amended or supplemented.
The Open Science III call continues OP JAK’s support for the implementation of Open Science principles in research organisations. It focuses primarily on developing human resources and competencies in research data management, supporting the implementation of FAIR principles, and integrating institutions into the National Data Infrastructure.
Each institution (one legal entity identification number, IČO) may submit one project proposal. A mandatory project activity is the creation of a FAIR dataset registered in the National Metadata Directory. Optional activities include the development or update of strategic documents for research data management, software development, and training and educational activities.
Submission of Project Proposals
Applications may be submitted from July 20, 2026, until March 31, 2027, 14:00 (CET), via the IS KP21+ system.
However, the call may close earlier if the total requested funding reaches 120% of the call allocation, although not before August 4, 2026, at 14:00 (CET).
Questions related to the call can be sent to os@msmt.gov.cz.
Detailed information about the call and related documents are available on the OP JAK website here.
Online Seminars for Applicants
In connection with the call, OP JAK has prepared two online seminars for prospective applicants:
Applicant Information Seminar
When: July 1, 2026, 09:30–14:30
Where: online
The first seminar will be held online via MS Teams on July 1, 2026, from 09:30 to 14:30. Participants will be introduced to the basic conditions of the call, its thematic focus, budget and financial aspects, as well as the application and evaluation process. Registered participants will receive a joining link and presentation materials one day before the event. A recording will subsequently be published on the OP JAK website.
Registration is open until June 28, 2026, or until capacity is reached. More information and registration are available here.
Q&A Seminar for Applicants
When: July 14, 2026, 09:30–12:30
Where: online
A follow-up Q&A seminar will take place online via MS Teams on July 14, 2026, from 09:30 to 12:30. It is intended for participants who have already familiarised themselves with the call documentation and would like clarification on specific aspects of project preparation. Attendance at the July 1 seminar is not required but is recommended.
Questions may be submitted to os@msmt.gov.cz with the subject line “SEMINÁŘ”. Responses during the seminar are guaranteed only for questions submitted by July 9, 2026. After the event, participants will receive a summary of questions and answers by email, and the most frequently asked questions will later be published as an FAQ on the call webpage.
Registration is open until July 12, 2026, or until capacity is reached. More information and registration are available here.
JAKNAJAK Online Discussion
When: July 3, 2026, 10:00–11:00
Where: online
The Working Group of Project and Financial Managers of the Czech Academy of Sciences, which regularly organises the “JAKNAJAK Communication Platform” focused on OP JAK projects, is also preparing an online discussion dedicated to the Open Science III call.
The meeting will take place on July 3, 2026, from 10:00 and is expected to last approximately one hour. Its purpose is to discuss questions and uncertainties arising from the call conditions and from the OP JAK applicant seminar held on July 1, 2026.
Interested participants may register via the online registration form here.
Last updated on June 29, 2026
