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Research Office Newsletter 7/2019
5 Dec 2019, 9:54
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ISAB Members Visited MU Again After a Year
For the fourth time, members of the International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) visited Masaryk University to find out how the University has dealt with their recommendations from previous years. After two days of intensive meetings with the representatives of the University, they issued their strategic recommendations for the upcoming period.
On the first day of their November visit, the guests went on a tour of the University Campus Bohunice, visited the premises of the CEITEC MU research center and the Bioskop science education center, which brings the world of science to children and helps the development of talented students. After the tour, they met the new management of the University to discuss the vision and the strategic plan for the coming period. Part of the discussions was also devoted to the new methodology of M17 + research evaluation and the position of the University in the world rankings. The second day of the meeting belonged to the faculties and their progress.
In the final evaluation, ISAB members appreciated the openness of the University and its approach to the recommendations from previous years, which the University has acknowledged and gradually implements. One of them was the focus on doctoral studies and doctoral students who are important for the future of the University.
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Crowdhelix Network
Masaryk University is a part of the Crowdhelix Network. This unique, innovative platform brings together researchers from more than 380 universities, research institutions and businesses. Unlike other networks, it offers a unique opportunity of direct communication according to the defined individual areas of interest of each researcher - thanks to the MU membership, each candidate can establish his / her own profile, search for opportunities and submit inquiries actions to specific challenges.
A network meeting organized by EPFL in Lausanne took place in October 2019 (including visit to CERN and Campus Biotech in Geneva), and many representatives of member organizations expressed their strong interest in collaboration with EU13 institutions.
MU Research Office is preparing a seminar for those who are interested in learning more about the Crowdhelix Network and practical demonstrations of the platform's capabilities.
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Open Calls
TA CR - 3rd public tender Theta
- Call open from 24th October to 19th December 2019. The programme aims at energy sector.
- More detailed information including preliminary parameters of the competition can be found here.
TA CR - KAPPA
- Call open from 21th November to 27th February 2020. Programme is not focused on any specific field of research and aims at cooperation with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
- More detailed information including parameters of the competition can be found here.
TA CR - 2nd public tender „Prostředí pro život“ – subprogramme 3
- Call open from 28th November 2019 to 19th February 2020. The programme focuses at systematic and complex environmental solutions.
- More detailed information including preliminary parameters of the competition can be found here.
TA CR - ERA-MIN 2 (Cofund Call*)
- Call open from 28th November 2019 to 12th March 2020. The programme aims to support projects in the field of non-energy non-agricultural raw materials.
- More detailed information including preliminary parameters of the competition can be found here.
GAMU - Category C (Rector's programme - Excellent thesis)
- Call open from 12th November 2019 to 7th January 2020.
- More information on GAMU website.
H2020
Oncoming Calls
TA CR - CHIST-ERA IV (Cofund Call*)
- Call will be open from 1st December 2019 to 14th February 2020. The programme focuses on ICT.
- More detailed information including preliminary parameters of the competition can be found here.
TA CR – EuroNanoMed (Cofund Call*)
- Call will be open from 2nd December 2019 to 21st Januray 2020. Programme is focused on applied research in nanomedicine.
- More detailed information including preliminary parameters of the competition can be found here.
TA CR – TREND, subprogramme 2 – „Nováčci“
- On December 4th, the 2nd public tender will be announced in the TREND programme. Programme aims at companies (without or with less experince with funding schemes) in cooperation with reserach organizations.
- More detailed information including preliminary parameters of the competition can be found here.
*list of participating countries can be found here
Closed Calls
TA CR Éta
Project proposal submission for the third round of public call in the TA ČR Éta programme has been closed on 31st October. The programme is focused on support for applied research and experimental development in the field of social sciences and humanities. There was a total of 526 project proposals submitted in this call (in previous call it was 362 proposals). The Masaryk University has submitted 60 proposals requesting the funds in amount 229 mil CZK (in the role of coordinator and partner). In the second public call (spring 2018); the MU submitted 47 project proposals.
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TA CR ERA-NET BiodivClim
The project proposal submission for the first round of public call in the TA CR BiodivClim ERA-NET Cofund has been closed on 5th November. The call aimed to support transnational research projects addressing issues at the interface between biodiversity and climate change. MU (FSci) submitted 2 project proposals.
TA CR Zeta
Project proposal submission for the fourth round of public call in the TA ČR Zeta programme has been closed on 21st November. The programme is focused on the support of young researchers and students. The total number of submitted projects in this call has not been announced yet. The Masaryk University has submitted 27 proposals requesting the funds in amount 73 mil CZK (in the role of coordinator and partner). In the previous public call in 2018 the MU submitted 14 project proposals.
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Grants Received
GA CR results
The results of junior, standard and international GA CR project proposals were announced. 8 junior projects, 3 international projects and 54 standard projects (including partnership projects) were selected for funding at MU. Sincere congratulation to all successful applicants!
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Planned Events
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Mon 9 Dec 2019
Internal workshop KAPPA (TA CR)
The internal workshop regarding the new open call TACR Kappa focused at cooperation with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein will be held on 9th December at Rector´s Office in Large Seminar Room. You can register for the conference here.
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Wed 18 Dec 2019
As a part of MUNI Seminar Series, a mathematician Noga Alon will give a lecture in Brno. The lecture will start at 4.30pm in the Mendel Museum's Augustinian Abbey Refectory at Mendel Square.
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Other Events
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Fri 10 Jan 2020
The European Research Council’s (ERC) Public Engagement with Research Award 2020 is designed to recognize and celebrate ERC grantees who have demonstrated excellence in public engagement and outreach. ERC grantees have a contractual obligation to communicate their project and many of them are outstanding science communicators. The ERC would like to recognize those who engage with audiences outside their domain to communicate their research funded by the European Union. Application deadline is 10th January 2020. More information here.
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Thu 21 Nov 2019
In individual lectures, young scientists from CEITEC research center will focus not only on the functioning of a healthy brain but also on various diseases of the brain, as well as on the latest technologies that can improve the functioning of the brain. More information here.
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Interesting Links and Information
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Information Materials for Preparation of Submission of Proposal and Implementation of H2020 Projects
Updated versions of information materials for the preparation and implementation of H2020 projects are available here.
H2020 - Internal Seminar for Project Implementation
On November 26, 2019, another internal seminar focused on the implementation of H2020 projects was held, focusing mainly on the issue of working time reporting, setting up workloads, and checking PM drawdown. The special block dealt with the financial aspects of the negotiation and implementation of projects (eligible costs, reporting, audits, etc.). Presentations can be found here.
Presentation from Past Events of Technology Center CAS
European Commission - A Challenge for Experts
The EC has published a call for registration of experts for the evaluation of H2020 projects and other programs and for the work of a coach or mentor. Details can be found here.
H2020 - Overview of Common Topics for "Science with Society and Society" and Other H2020 Areas
The Network of National Contacts for "Science with Society and Society" (SwafS - SiS.net) has compiled a Science with and for Society "Opportunities E-book", which maps opportunities to participate in other thematic areas of Horizon 2020. List of Opportunities includes the following SwafS topics:
- Citizen Science
- Ethics
- Gender Equality
- Open Access / Open Data
- Public Engagement
- Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)
- Science Communication
- Science Education
H2020 - Lump-sum Funded Pilot Calls
The European Commission has published a list of pilot calls to be funded under a lump sum under H2020. More information on the pilot and simplified funding can be found on the website of TC CAS (here) and in the presentation from the consultation of the European Commission with Czech and Slovak beneficiaries.
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