As a result of the increase in activity in the form of the preparation and subsequent submission of project applications, I am issuing this Provision of the Dean, which regulates the notification obligation for the preparation of these projects. The purpose of the measure is internal awareness and cooperation in the preparation of project applications.
All project proponents (whether foreign or domestic) are obliged to notify their intent to submit a specific project application via the Research Officer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) at least 10 days (in the case of faculty co-funding, at least 15 days for consideration by the Academic Senate FSci) before the deadline for submission of the project application set by the provider. This intention must be approved by the head of the department/research centre/teaching unit, who hereby declares his/her readiness to secure the project. The notification shall be made using a signed copy of the form attached to this Provision, which is also available on the FSci website.
This notification obligation also applies to projects the application documentation of which does not require the response of a statutory representative of the Faculty or University (Dean, Rector), but which are planned to be carried out at FSci USB.
It also applies to the co-leadership of projects (including GA CR).
This obligation does not apply to internal university projects of GA USB, SGA etc.
In the event of the project being submitted without the proposer notifying the intention confirmed by the Head of Department/LAPE/CPE, the Dean of the Faculty may refuse to sign a project agreement with the provider and the project will not be permitted to be carried out on the premises of FSci.
- Scientific independence of project teams
If the proponent of the project fulfils the notification obligation, the submission of the project proposal is approved at the relevant levels of FSci USB, and its implementation is supported by the relevant provider, the proponent's department (department/scientific research centre/teaching unit) is obliged to provide the proponent and his/her team with conditions for the implementation of the project that correspond to the capabilities and standards of FSci USB. In particular, it undertakes to: guarantee the principle investigator's scientific independence in terms of use of the project budget, in terms of the selection and management of the members of the research team in accordance with the relevant laws and other related regulations, and in terms of the authorisation to publish scientific results according to the principles of scientific ethics. Furthermore, the principal investigator is to be guaranteed use of the premises and infrastructure of the workplace in accordance with the procedures and rules in force at FSci USB.
FSci USB also undertakes to provide the principal investigator with appropriate administrative support during the implementation of the project. If circumstances arise that could adversely affect the performance of the project, FSci or the relevant department is to inform the principal investigator of these circumstances without delay.
This Provision shall come into effect on 21.12.2022 and repeals Provision of the Dean D 95 of 1.12.2019.
prof. Ing. Hana Šantrůčková, CSc.
Dean of the Faculty of Science USB
