[1] On the basis of calls for proposals and a public competition, the Czech Science Foundation provides financial support for both experienced and young and early-stage researchers.
The Presidium is authorized to organize the Calls for Proposals for scientific and research projects and to award grants.
It also evaluates overall scientific level of the Czech Science Foundation and creates the strategy for its future development and direction.
The Supervisory Board controls the transparency of the evaluation process, oversees the distribution of funds and overall functioning of the Czech Science Foundation.
Each of the committees consists of Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen from individual Panels and has between 10 and 20 members who are nominated by the GACR Presidium.
The office transfers funds to the recipients of the grants, offers consultations to recipients and grant project researchers in financial matters, administers the budget of the GACR Office, provides for all related agenda as well as monitors compliance with procedures and rules prescribed by the generally valid economic and legal regulations or by the GACR Guidelines.
[9] Based on bilateral agreements GACR closely cooperates with Germany, Austria, Taiwan and South Korea.