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.
- Find out more about the evaluation panels
- Find out more about the evaluation processes