Department of Research and Science Rectorate – administrative unit Information and Other Services Daily close cooperation with faculties, departments and individuals Consultations, search for information, grant and research projects applications, rules and deadlines of grant programmes Administrative support during the life of projects at national and international levels i.e. Czech Science Foundation (GA ČR), The National Agency for Agricultural Research (NAZV), Technology agency of the Czech Republic (TA ČR), 7. Framework Programme, HORIZON2020, Czech – Norwegian Research Grants, INTER-EXCELLENCE Central registration in databases and administration e.g. Research Participant Portal and Pador Legal Entity Appointed Representative (LEAR) www.jcu.cz

Department of Research and Science Rectorate Grant Agency of the University of South Bohemia (GA USB) - grant entire agenda – central administration Support high quality research by students of the Doctor’s and Master’s study programmes at the University Allocates resources drawn from a fund for specific higher education research to individual parts of USB for grant projects within 2 programmes in 4 study field sections 2016 grant allocation approx. 1.4 million EUR (38,4 million CZK) www.jcu.cz

Department of Research and Science Rectorate – administrative services USB Scientific Council Agenda Accreditation and final administration of habilitation procedures and the procedures for appointment of professors (USB Scientific Council, Ministry of Education) Honorary doctorates agenda Awards for prestigious scientific publications (Rector’s Award) Tasks assigned to the vice-rector for science and research University strategy implementation, summary reports etc. Implementation of tasks set by vice-rector for science and research www.jcu.cz