External Programmes ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** External funds provides purpose-built support for scientific and research activities. The of this type of funding at FHS CU is the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic, Technology Ag Republic and some ministries. Grant Agency of the Czech Republic The Grant Agency of the Czech Republic was founded as an independent institution that prov for basic scientific research. Its main task is to annually (on the bases of a tender in r evaluation) appraise the best basic research projects in all fields of science. Technology Agency of the Czech Republic Technology Agency of the Czech Republic was founded in 2009 by the Law nr.130/2002 Col. Ab research, experimental development and innovation. The Agency centralizes state support of and development (there used to be a large number of providers). NAKI The programme for supporting applied research and experimental development of national and identity (NAKI) is funded by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic. AZV The Agency for Medical Research (AZV CZ) is a compartment of the Czech Ministry of Health. to support applied research in the medical field in regards to the Law nr.130/2002 Col. ab research, experimental development and innovation.