Extended deadline for nominations to evaluation panels to January 6

At the beginning of October, GA ČR announced the deadline for submitting nominations to selected GA ČR panels with a term of office for their members starting in April 2026. We are extending the deadline for selected panels and specializations to 6 January 2026.

Technical sciences

P105 – Civil engineering – specialist in Civil geotechnical engineering; Structural dynamics; Structural engineering; Timber engineering; Water resources engineering

P107 –  Inorganic materials science and engineering – specialist in Metals and alloy materials; Magnetic materials; Cements and concretes

Medical and Biological Sciences

P303 – Cell, Developmental and Evolutionary Biology, Regeneration and Reproductiony

P305 – Neurosciences – specialist in neurology and neuromuscular diseases

P306 – Medical Sciences – Physiology and Biophysics, Pathology and Pathophysiology, Diagnostics and Therapy, Pharmacology and Toxicology – specialist in toxicology and radiochemistry

Social Sciences and Humanities

P401 – Philosophy, Theology, Religious Studies – specialist in  philosophy; German and French philosophy from the 19th century to the present day; analytical philosophy and ethics; theology with a focus on biblical studies or systematic theology

P402 – Economic Sciences, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Econometrics, Quantitative Methods in Economics – specialist in economic theory, microeconomics/macroeconomics

P403 – Business and Management Science, Financial Econometrics and Operational Research – specialist in business and management Science

P404 – Sociology, Demography, Social Geography and Media Studies – specialist in sociology with a focus on social anthropology and/or demography

P405 – Archeology and Pre-Modern History (until 1780) – specialist in Medieval archaeology; history of the early and high Middle Ages

P409 – Art Sciences – specialist in theater or film studies (20th–21st centuries); history of architecture

P410 – Modern History (since 1780) and Ethnology  – specialist in ethnology

Zemědělské a biologicko-environmentální vědy

P501 – Plant Physiology and Genetics, Plant Medicine

P502 – Animal Physiology and Genetics, Veterinary Medicine

P505 – Animal and Plant Ecology

P506 – Botany and Zoology

 

What are the main responsibilities of a panel member?

  • Being an impartial evaluator abiding by the Code of Ethics
  • Writing reviews for an average of 12-17 project proposals each year, and evaluating additional ones
  • Recommending independent external reviewers for the second phase of the evaluation
  • Monitoring the progress of the projects funded, and preparing on average 5-7 reports after project completions
  • Attending four panel meetings each year where projects are discussed

 What are the minimum requirements?

  • Academic qualifications at the level of a Ph.D. or higher
  • Active scientific activity in basic research
  • Significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge and discovery
  • Experience with basic research projects as a principal investigator or co-investigator
  • Ability to assess scientific problems in the broader context of the development of the discipline internationally

 What we offer

  • The opportunity to actively participate in the development of scientific excellence in the Czech Republic
  • Experience in evaluating and preparing grant proposals
  • Opportunity to become familiar with current trends in the field
  • Financial remuneration proportionate to the level of involvement in the evaluation process

 

For the term in office starting as of April 2026, please submit your applications and nominations by 6 January 2026.