Candidates interested in membership in the evaluation panels of the Czech Science Foundation may apply throughout the year ‒ nominations are valid for two years. Replacements and reappointments occur regularly every year as the members’ terms in office expire.
The Czech Science Foundation is searching experts to join particularly the following panels as of April 2026:
Technical sciences
- P105 – Civil engineering
- P107 – Inorganic materials science and engineering
Physical Sciences
- P203 – Nuclear and Partical Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics
- P204 – Condensed Matter and Material Physics and Low Temperature Physics
- P209 – Atmospheric sciences, Hydrology, Physical Geography and Geophysics
Medical and Biological Sciences
- P301 – Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology, Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics
- P302 – Microbiology, Parasitology, Immunology and Biotechnology (added 10. 10. 2025)
- P303 – Cell, Developmental and Evolutionary Biology, Regeneration and Reproductiony
- P304 – Tumor Biology, Experimental Oncology
- P305 – Neurosciences
- P306 – Medical Sciences – Physiology and Biophysics, Pathology and Pathophysiology, Diagnostics and Therapy, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Social Sciences and Humanities
- P401 – Philosophy, Theology, Religious Studies – specialist in modern 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 (added 8. 10. 2025)
- 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
Agricultural and Biological-Environmental Sciences
- P501 – Plant Physiology and Genetics, Plant Medicine
- P502 – Animal Physiology and Genetics, Veterinary Medicine
- P503 – Food science, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Chemistry
- P504 – Landscape Management, Forestry and Soil Biology, Ecosystem Ecology
- 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 11 November 2025.
- Find out more about the evaluation panels
- Find out more about the evaluation processes