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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 […]

The President of the Czech Science Foundation (GACR), Professor Milan Jirsa, has awarded the five best scientific projects this evening at the Liechtenstein Palace of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. The award-winning basic research contributed to a significant deepening of knowledge in the given disciplines and paved the way for their further practical […]

ISF Academic Board Chair Prof. Daniel Zajfman (left) and GACR President Prof. Milan Jirsa (right) Yesterday in Prague, the Czech Science Foundation (GACR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Israel Science Foundation (ISF). This agreement will enable Czech and Israeli scientists to submit joint proposals for basic research projects starting next year. “Israel has […]

The Czech Science Foundation (GACR) announces calls for project proposals for STANDARD PROJECTS, JUNIOR STAR, POSTDOC INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIP, INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS, and a new scheme, the RESTART GRANTS addressing scientists returning to work after a career break. “The RESTART GRANTS are the biggest news this year. They will help scientists to return to science after a […]

We are extending the deadline for nominations of experts for the following Technical Science panels: P102 Electrical and electronic engineering P106 Chemical engineering P108 Organic materials and biomaterials science and engineering Nominations can be submitted until 31 January 2025. The term of office of the selected panel members will start in April 2025. Further information […]

Prof. Milan Jirsa, renowned clinical biochemist, has been appointed by the Czech Government today to head the Czech Science Foundation (GACR). He replaces Prof. Petr Baldrian after the completion of his second term. Prof. Jirsa’s main priorities include launching and preparing new grant schemes, establishing new international relationships, and stabilising the budget. “The purpose of […]

The Czech Government has appointed Assoc. Prof. Hana Čížková to the GACR Presidium effective 10 December 2024 to take charge of the field of Physical Sciences.  She is replacing RNDr. Alice Valkárová, DrSc., whose second term of office has ended after eight years. A Presidium member may serve a maximum of two terms. Assoc. Prof. […]

The Czech Science Foundation (GACR), the leading Czech provider of basic research grants, will fund 474 new scientific projects starting in January 2025. More projects involving international scientists will be announced over time. “We are delighted that from next year on, we will be able to fund more new scientific ideas than this year,” said […]

For projects funded by the Czech Science Foundation from this year onwards, new rules on scientific data management apply – investigators submit their Data Management Plans latest along with the first Interim Project Report. One of the ways to create this plan is the Data Stewardship Wizard open-source platform. The Czech Science Foundation has prepared […]

At its 6 November session, the Government of the Czech Republic approved a new type of funding prepared by the Czech Science Foundation (GACR). Restart Grants will allow female and male scientists to restart their careers after a break for parental leave or caring for a dependent person. The tender will be announced along with […]