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National Funding Opportunities
Roman Badik
Head of Research Office
March 11, 2016
Content
 MU research funding
 National funding oppotunities
 European Structural and Investment Funds
 Internal Funding Opportunities and Research support at
MU
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Different funding streams
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1.
National providers
• GA ČR (Czech Science
Foundation)
• TA ČR (Technology
Agency of CR)
• Ministries
• EU/ SMR* (SoMoPro)
2.
International sources
• FP7 / Horizon 2020
• EMB/EMBO
• EEA grants
• International Visegrad
Fund
• US funding schemes
• Foundations
• etc.
3.
EU Structural and
Investment Funds
• OP RDE Operational
Program Research,
Development and
Education
• OP EIC Operational
Program
Entrepreneurship,
Innovation and
Competitiveness
Institutional support
 27% of all research expenses at MU
• Based on research evaluation results
• Current methodology
• Pillar I – publication results evaluation
• Pillar II – quality of selected research results
• Pillar III – patents and applied research results
 More at
http://www.vyzkum.cz/storage/att/471EC8E44A7C3AA09
C01B666F1ED6B30/M2013-0815-kor2.pdf
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MU Research Funding
 Institutional support and
target-oriented funding – 34%
 Projects through grant
competition – 66%
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Institututional
support
Specific
research
National
sources
International
sources
Structural
funds
Other
2014
Changes in the structure of research funding at MU
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Research plans
Specific
research
National
sources
International
sources
Structural
fundsOther
2009
Institututional
support
Specific
research
National
sources
International
sources
Structural
funds
Other
2014
Reseach funding sources at MU – non-investments
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0
500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
NEI
2004 – 2014 (NEI)
Other
Structural funds
International sources
National sources
Specific research
Research plans
Institututional support
Reseach funding sources at MU – investments
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0
200000
400000
600000
800000
1000000
1200000
1400000
1600000
1800000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
INV
2004 - 2013 (INV)
Others
Structural funds
International grants
National grants
Specific research
Research plans
Institutional support
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National Funding Opportunities
National grants providers – non-investments
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Czech Science Foundation
Technology AgencyAcademy of Sciences
MEYS - research centres
MEYS - thematic priorities
MEYS - international cooperation
(KONTAKT, MOBILITY, COST, INGO)
MEYS - Large infrastructures for RD
MEYS - National Sustainability
Programme
MEYS - other
Ministry of Health - IGA
Ministries supporting research
Other ministries
SoMoPro
2014
Czech Science Foundation
Technology Agency
Academy of Sciences
MEYS - research centres
MEYS - thematic priorities
MEYS - international cooperation (KONTAKT, MOBILITY,
COST, INGO)
MEYS - Large infrastructures for RD
MEYS - National Sustainability Programme
MEYS - other
Ministry of Health - IGA
Ministries supporting research
National grants providers at MU – non-investments
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0
100 000
200 000
300 000
400 000
500 000
600 000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
NEI
National grants providers (non-investments)
MEYS - National Sustainability Programme
SoMoPro
Other ministries
Ministries supporting research
Ministry of Health - IGA
MEYS - other
MEYS - Large infrastructures for RD
MEYS - international cooperation (KONTAKT, MOBILITY,
COST, INGO)
MEYS - thematic priorities
MEYS - research centres
Academy of Sciences
Technology Agency
Czech Science Foundation
Strategies
2012
 National Priorities of oriented research, experimental development
and innovations
 Competitive knowledge-based economy
 Sustainability of energetics and material resources
 Environment for quality life
 Social and cultural challenges
 Healthy population
 Safe society
2013
 National R&D&I policy 2009 – 2015 with the perspective for 2020
 National research and innovation strategy for smart specialization
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Map of R&D strategies
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Different approaches
 Programmes in basic research = open scope,
researchers choose the topic of research
 Czech Science Foundation (GAČR)
 Programmes in applied research = more targeted
approach, topic of research must correspond to the
programme
 Technology agency, other programmes of applied
research
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Technology readiness level
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TRL 0: Idea. Unproven concept, no testing has been performed.
TRL 1: Basic research. Principles postulated and observed but no
experimental proof available.
TRL 2: Technology formulation. Concept and application have been
formulated.
TRL 3: Applied research. First laboratory tests completed; proof of concept.
TRL 4: Small scale prototype built in a laboratory environment ("ugly"
prototype).
TRL 5: Large scale prototype tested in intended environment.
TRL 6: Prototype system tested in intended environment close to expected
performance.
TRL 7: Demonstration system operating in operational environment at precommercial
scale.
TRL 8: First of a kind commercial system. Manufacturing issues solved.
TRL 9: Full commercial application, technology available for consumers.
Technology readiness level
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Czech Science Foundation (GAČR)
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Technology Agency
 Established in 2009
 Centralization of the applied research programmes
managed by several ministries
 Collaborative projects
 Co-financing
 Link to thematic priorities (National Priorities of Oriented
Research)
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Technology Agency
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Finishing
Programmes
BETA GAMA
Results
Industrial and utility design,
prototype, functional
specimen, software, patent,
methodology, map,
research report, pilot
opration, technology
Aimed at
Enterprise or research
institution
Tenders announced
through-out programme
Focus
Public tenders following
state administration
requirements
Focus
Commercial use and
application of the research
results in practice
Aimed at
Technology Transfer
Centres
Calls opened once a year
DELTA EPSILON
Results
Technology, variety, breed,
industrial and utility design,
prototype, functional
specimen, patents,
software, methodology,
medical/ preservation
procedure, map
Aimed at
Enterprise in cooperation
with research institution
Calls opened once a year
Focus
International cooperation
in the applied research,
focusing on a specific
country/contries
Focus
Market launch for new
technologies, materials,
production and services in
energetic engineering,
environment and transport
Results
Industrial and utility model,
patent, prototype, functional
specimen; software
pilot operation, technology,
methodologies, procedures,
specialized maps with
expert content
Aimed at
Enterprise in cooperation
with research institution
Calls opened once a year
Results
Industrial and utility model
patent; prototype,
functional specimen;
software, pilot operation,
verified technology
ALFA
Swift use and launch of new
products, production
processes and services
Replaced by EPSILON
COMPETENCE CENTRES
Support for establishment
and operation of research
centers for disciplines with
significant application and
innovative potential
OMEGA
Applied results of the social
sciences and humanities
To be replaced with new
programme
Sectoral ministries of the Czech Republic
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Medical researchSecurity researchKUSNAKI IITRIO
Ministry of
industry and
Trade
Ministry of
culture
Ministtry of
Agriculture
Ministry of the
Interior CR
Ministry of Health
CR
Ministry of
Education, Youth
and Sports
Key Enabling
Technologies research
(KETs) - photonics,
micro- and
nanoelectronics,
nanotechnology,
industrial biotechnology,
advanced
materials and
manufacturing
technologies
Calls once a year:
2016, 2017...
Resutls:
prototype, software,
pilot production,,
verified technology,
industrial orutility
design, patent
Collaborative projects –
cooperation of
companies and
research institutions
Applied Research national
and cultural
Identity
For humanities archeology,
language,
arts, technologies and
procedures for the
protection of cultural
heritage
Calls once a year:
2016, 2017...
Results:
specialized public
databases, maps,
methodologies,
conferences,
exhibitions,
publications
Individual and
Kolavorative projects –
research institutions
only
Applied research in
agriculture, angling,
food, water and forest
management
Last call in 2015 –
programme will be
replaced
Results:
Publickations, patents,
utility designs, verified
technology, varieties,
breeds, medical
procedures, certified
methodology
Collaborative and
individual projects for
RO* and companies
Applied research national
security and
citizens' safety, critical
infrastructures, crisis
and security policy
Calls once a year:
2016, 2017...
Results:
Patent, software, utility
and industrial design,
technology, prototype,
functional specimen,
certified methodology
Collaborative and
individual projects for
RO* and companies
Applied research Origin
and
development of
diseases; New
diagnostic and
therapeutic methods
and Epidemiology and
prevention of lifethreatening
diseases
Last call in 2015, new
not announced yet
Results:
prototype, functional
specimen, software,
patent, map,
methodology, verified
technology, medical
procedure
Collaborative projects –
cooperation of
companies and
research institutions
Sectoral ministries of the Czech Republic - MEYS
 KONTAKT – support of international cooperation
 COST CZ – support of multi-lateral cooperation through European
platform of COST Actions
 INGO – support of membership in non-governmental research
organizations (e.g. CERN)
 EUREKA – support of SMEs
 GESHER-MOST – Czech-Israeli cooperation in applied research
 MOBILITIES – support of researchers‘ mobility
 Czech- Norwegian research programme
 Large Infrastructures for R&D – support of infrastructures on the
Roadmap (54)
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Inter-Excellence
SoMoPro as a regional instrument
 Regional fellowship programme inspired by Marie
Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships
 Incoming grants to attract researchers from abroad to
undertake research and training in the South Moravian
region
 Research experience + mobility conditions
 Next call in September 2016
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Summary
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Czech Science Foundation
Technology Agency
Academy of Sciences
MEYS - research centres
MEYS - thematic priorities
MEYS - international
cooperation (KONTAKT,
MOBILITY, COST, INGO)
MEYS - Large infrastructures for
RD
MEYS - National Sustainability
Programme
MEYS - other
Ministry of Health - IGA
Ministries supporting research
Other ministries
SoMoPro
2014
Czech Science Foundation
Technology Agency
Academy of Sciences
MEYS - research centres
MEYS - thematic priorities
MEYS - international cooperation (KONTAKT,
MOBILITY, COST, INGO)
MEYS - Large infrastructures for RD
MEYS - National Sustainability Programme
MEYS - other
Ministry of Health - IGA
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European Structural and Investment
Funds
European Structural and Invesment Funds (2014-2020)
 8 Operational programmes in the Czech Republic
• Operational Programme Research, Development
and Education (OP RDE) – 2,8 mld. EUR
• Priority Axis 1: Support of high-quality research
• Link to Smart Specialization Strategy
• Priority Axis 2: Human Resources for R&D
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Smart Specialization Strategy (S3)
 Promoting efficient and effective use of public investment
in research;
 Focusing on strengths of individual regions;
 Based on a strong partnership between businesses,
public entities and knowledge institutions
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Vertical priorities of S3 strategy
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Internal Funding Opportunities and
Research support at MU
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MU Strategic plan 2016-2020 – Research
1. Identify research priorities and strategic interdisciplinary
topics at Masaryk University
2. Reinforce the position and visibility of university
research on an international scale and increase
participation in international research projects and
consortia
3. Increase the social and economic impact of university
research results
Research support at MU
1. Financial incentives
• Grant Agency of Masaryk University:
• Interdisciplinary research grants
• Support of international research grants preparation
2. Non-financial research support
• Information spreading
• Individualized support
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MU internal financial support of research - 1
 Grant Agency of Masaryk University
 Interdisciplinary research projects
• Selection based on excellence of applicants and proposal
• At least 10 researchers from at least 2 faculties involved
• 4 projects per year selected
• Maximum financial support of 5 mil. CZK / 3 years
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Creating new faculty links
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MU internal financial support of research - 2
 Grant Agency of Masaryk University
 Support of international research grants
preparation
 Only for international grant agencies
 Up to 400,000 CZK for prepation of the proposal
 Preparatory meetings
 Travel costs related to project preparation
 Consultancy costs
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MU research support
 Information spreading
 Research Office newsletter
 Research Office website
 Information seminars, workshops, trainings
 Individualized support provided
 Individual consultancy with Research Office staff
 Help with proposal development
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MU research support - events
 23 March: Grant opportunities training
 30 March: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: Your
gateway to an exciting research career
 12 – 14 October: Grants Week
 PREFEKT
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