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New ERC vice-president appointed
24 Jan 2014
As of January 2014, Professor Núria Sebastián Gallés is the new Vice-President of the European Research Council (ERC). Elected by the ERC Scientific Council, Prof. Sebastián Gallés will join the two existing Vice-Presidents, Professors Pavel Exner (Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic) and Carl-Henrik Heldin, in assisting the newly-appointed ERC President, Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon (more information see here).
Call for applications to Newton International Fellowships
24 Jan 2014
A new round of Newton International Fellowships – an initiative to fund research collaborations and improve links between UK and overseas researchers - has now opened. The Newton International Fellowships are funded by the British Academy and the Royal Society and aim to attract the most promising early-career post-doctoral researchers from overseas in the fields of the humanities, the natural, physical and social sciences.
Nikon Centre of Excellence at the Institute of Molecular Genetics
22 Jan 2014
Nikon Company in the cooperation with the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the ASCR started on January 21, 2004 operation of a new Nikon Centre of Excellence (NCE) in Super Resolution Microscopy. The Super Resolution Microscopy is a revolutionary microscopic method enabling the observation of the smaller details especially in the cell biology, than it was possible until now with the conventional methods. The Nikon Centre of Excellence was opened by the director of the IMG Professor Václav Hořejší who stated: “The purpose of the centre is to combine the technical expertise of the world leading imaging manufacturer and the scientific expertise of the researchers at the Institute of Molecular Genetics. I believe that we will together contribute to the new developments in biomedical sciences”.
Fifty years of Atmosphere Research
21 Jan 2014
The Institute of Atmospheric Physics celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, having pondered and analyzed the atmosphere since 1964. The institute was established in as a continuation of the former Laboratory for Meteorology of the Geophysical Institute. Its main research focus is on processes taking place in the troposphere. In 1994, the former Ionospheric Department of the Geophysical Institute joined the IAP, thereby expanding its research domain. Now its work covers the whole atmosphere from the boundary layer up to interplanetary space.
Long-term impact and sustainability of LIFE Nature – New publication out!
21 Jan 2014
The latest LIFE Focus publication takes stock of the achievements to date of the LIFE Nature strand of the LIFE programme. Titled Long-term impact and sustainability of LIFE Nature, the 60-page brochure provides a user-friendly snapshot of the detailed assessments contained in the ex-post (after project's end) evaluations of LIFE projects. This evaluation process involves visits by experts from the LIFE Monitoring Team to a random sampling of completed LIFE Nature projects a number of years after they have finished. Some 9% of all LIFE Nature projects have been evaluated thus far. As well as outlining the history and methodology of the ex-post evaluation process, this new publication draws on the results of that qualitative research, backed up by new interviews with key stakeholders across several EU Member States, to highlight the lessons that can be learned in terms of LIFE Nature's long-term impact and sustainability at both project and programme level. Download: Long-term impact and sustainability of LIFE Nature.
The European Young Researchers’ Award
16 Jan 2014
The European Young Researchers’ Award (EYRA) is granted to researchers demonstrating outstanding research performance and leadership. At the same time, the award aims to inspire early stage and experienced researchers to incorporate a European dimension and perspective into their research. The Award is granted each year but the prize-giving-ceremony is held every two years at the Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF) where the two recipients will present their work. The Award consists of a Certificate and a grant to cover travel and accommodation for the stay in the ESOF city. The EYRA 2014 Call for Post-doctoral candidates is NOW OPEN. The deadline for applications is 17 March 2014.
ERC Consolidator Grants: Nearly €575 million to 312 mid-career top researchers
14 Jan 2014
The European Research Council (ERC) has selected 312 top scientists in its first Consolidator Grant competition. These mid-career scientists are awarded a total of nearly €575 million. Grants are worth up to €2.75 million each, with an average of €1.84 million per grant. This new funding will enable already independent excellent researchers to consolidate their own research teams and to develop their most innovative ideas across the European Research Area.
Open competition for the position of the Head of the Department of Seismotectonics
7 Jan 2014
The director of the Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, in accordance with the Act No.283/1992 On the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, as amended by the Act No. 420/2005, and in accordance with the Statute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, announces an open competition for the position of the Head of the Department of Seismotectonics. The successful candidate will be responsible for the conception, planning and successful development of the scientific activities of the Department of Seismotectonics using the human and equipment potential of the department. He will be responsible for the results and outputs of the department. The applications must be delivered to abovesaid contacts by 23:59 on 2nd of March 2014 at the latest.
H2020-TEERA 2013
7 Dec 2013
Technology Centre of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic in cooperation with Slovak Organization for Research and Development Activities organized an international conference The EU HORIZON 2020 Programme and Teaming for Excellence in the European Research Area (H2020-TEERA 2013), which took place in Prague from 17th to 18th October, 2013. The conference launched the H2020 programme in the Czech Republic with special focus on forming high quality consortia needed to successfully solve the demanding projects of the programme.
Ti:sapphire Lasers: Past, Present and Future
23 Oct 2013
Institute of Physics ASCR invites you to a seminar Ti:sapphire Lasers: Past, Present and Future by Peter Moulton on November 6th, 2013 at 15:00 in the Lecture Hall of the Institute of Physics ASCR, Na Slovance 1999/2, Prague 6. The presentation will review a history of a tunable laser based on Ti:Sapphire (Ti3+ doped Al2O3) and it will show the crucial milestones of the development of this unique system for generation of ultrashort laser pulses. Recent practical and potential future applications of these laser systems, as well as possible directions of future research will be also covered.