Grant Agencies
(State Funding Providers)
Czech Science Foundation - Grantová agentura České republiky (GA ČR)
Hadovka Office Park – Evropská 2589/33b, 160 00 Praha 6
http://www.gacr.cz/
Promoting progress over the entire range of basic research in the Czech Republic. The main function of the Czech Science Foundation is to provide, on the basis of public tender, financial support for research projects submitted by individuals or organizations. The main source of the funds available is the state budget, but contributions from other sources are also possible.
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports - Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy (MŠMT)
Karmelitská 7, 118 12 Praha 1
www.msmt.cz/dotacni-programy
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports is the central organ of the state administration for preschool facilities, school facilities, elementary schools, secondary schools and higher education institutions for scientific policy, research and development, including international cooperation in this area, and for scientific titles, state care for children, youth, physical education, sport, hiking and State sport representation.
Higher Education Development Funding Agency - Fond rozvoje vysokých škol (FRVŠ)
frvs.vsb.cz/frvs
This annual funding—intended for universities and other institutions of higher education- is set apart from The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports budget.
Ministry of Health Departmental Program for Research and Development - Interní grantová agentura MZ (IGA MZ)
Palackého nám. 4, 128 01 Praha 2
www.mzcr.cz, iga.mzcr.cz/publicWeb
The basic objective of the submitted DPR III is to fulfil Act No. 211/2009 Coll. and implement the requirements of the Reform of the System of Research, Development and Innovation in the area of healthcare, and to improve the efficiency of using public funds in applied research. Research results would be practically applied to healthcare needs in the areas of disease diagnostics, therapy, and prevention, and in the area of healthcare systems, development of information systems, and treatment to ensure internationally comparable research results.
Technology Agency of the Czech Republic - Technologická agentura České republiky (TA ČR)
Evropská 2589/33b, 160 00 Praha 6
www.tacr.cz
Technology Agency of the Czech Republic prepares and implements programs of applied research, experimental development, and innovation. Each program places great emphasis on the application of project results, although they differ in the volume of financial resources, objectives, and selection process.
European Science Foundation (ESF)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Contact Ms. Natalie Tomitch, Acting Program Officer for Europe, at 301-496-4784 (phone), 301-480-3414 (fax)
or tomitch@nih.gov (e-mail).
For additional general research and training opportunities, go to the Division of International Training and Research (DITR).
