V4Kosmos

V4Kosmos

GATHER YOUR TEAM

TOGETHER

PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR

CO-INVESTIGATOR

CO-INVESTIGATOR

This contest is not just for high school students but anyone – whether you are in high school, college, private sector, students or professionals from Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia.

You have an opportunity to apply with space-related projects and experiments in science or technology. Suitable fields include (but are not limited to) environmental sciences and sustainability, agriculture, engineering, life sciences, psychology, and medicine.mSelection criteria include feasibility, scientific value, economic and ethical considerations, and the complexity of operations and logistics. Potential aspirants are highly encouraged to connect with schools, universities, companies, and start-ups to utilize innovative technology, measurement devices, and other resources.

Every project can have as many co-I as possible, but only one PI who has the primary responsibility for communication of the project.

Know Important Milestones

Apply as Analogue Astronauts and Mission Control Teams

01. 02. – 31. 03. 2025
Application
01. 04. 2025
Selection announcement
01. 04. – 20. 04. 2025
Experiment preparation phase
25. 04. – 27. 04. 2025
Synchronization with national MCC
15. 05. 2025
Experiment conduction in mission
01. 02. – 31. 03. 2025
Application
01. 04. 2025
Selection announcement
01. 04. – 20. 04. 2025
Experiment preparation
25. 04. – 27. 04. 2025
Synchronization with national MCC
15. 05. 2025
Experiment conduction in mission

Complete the Application

Full Project Info
Experiment Template
Ethics Proposal

Individuals or experiment team members have to send their own CV and motivation letter.

Complete the Application

Enroll here in the e-course that Masaryk University has kindly agreed to host. Please note that participants must create a new account, return to the original link, and then submit your materials to the drop-off room here.

Submit

FAQ

Do I have to form a team or I may apply only as an analog astronaut?
You can apply as an individual without team.
Do I have to collect the PADI licence at my own expense?
You do not need a PADI license for this project. However, you are required to provide proof of your medical fitness. This can be done by having your doctor complete a standard medical evaluation form, the same one used for obtaining a PADI diving license.
Do I have to provide a PADI licence with my application or just before an analogue mission once I know I'm accepted?
We encourage you to submit the completed medical evaluation form along with your application. However, if you are unable to provide it at the time of application, it must be submitted no later than one week before the start of the mission.
Will the proposed experiment take place for 24 hours in the habitat module of the Hydronaut project?
The duration of the experiment depends on your research proposal. Some experiment may require short periods during the mission, some experiments may require also sampling outside of the 24h period. The mission itself will take place for 24 hours in the habitat module of Hydronaut.
What space relevant conditions can the analog provide?
The simulation will mostly simulate conditions of isolation, confinement, international crew, and operational conditions of spaceflight mission. The habitat does not provide exposure to actual space conditions like external vacuum, radiation, or microgravity.
What are the conditions for successful application?
To apply, you need to register into the is.muni.cz course which serves as a platform to collect and store required documents - CV, motivation letter (both for analogue astronaut application and experiment proposals). Analogue astronaut applicants are required to submit also medical evaluation confirming their health by doctor. Experiment proposals need to fill out experiment proposal template. All information can be found in relevant documents on the website.