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"Contract" – Strategy for
Research and Doctoral
Studies (2022–2027)
CEITEC MUNI
The contract is a strategic document based on the Internal Research and Doctoral Evaluation (IRDE)
carried out at Masaryk University (MU) in 2022. The content of the contract is linked to recommendations
obtained from the IRDE, to MU's priorities and shared values, or to the faculty/institute's own strategies
in research and doctoral studies. With this document, the faculty or university institute enters into an
agreement with the Rector of MU and undertakes to implement the strategy for research and doctoral
studies.
The contract contains the faculty's mission and a more detailed description of the implementation of the
main goals by which the faculty wants to fulfill the individual strategies. Complementary materials are
- Annex 1: An overview of objectives in the form of a table to serve as an action plan; and
- Annex 2. A strategy, a presentation that summarizes the MU management's statement on the
IRDE recommendations and shared values in research and at the same time on the relevant
benchmark.
1. Mission and main objectives
In accordance with the Strategic Plan for 2021-2028 approved on 24 August 2021 by the Rector
of Masaryk University (MUNI), CEITEC MUNI defines its mission and goals as follows:
Mission: CEITEC MU is a research institute of Masaryk University and a member of CEITEC
consortium that aims to improve quality of life and human health through scientific research and
innovations.
Vision - CEITEC MUNI in 2028 will be perceived as:
• Leading European research institute in life sciences, known for its discoveries.
• Centre for using and developing cutting-edge technologies as drivers for interdisciplinary research.
• Strong scientific community with open and interactive internal culture and governance that gives
recognition to all its people.
• Active voice in public awareness and debate on societal consequences of life science discoveries
and trends underpinned by them.
• Recognized player in knowledge sharing by bridging major European life science alliances (EULIFE
and Alliance4Life).
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2. Description of the
implementation of the main
objectives
Based on the above-mentioned CEITEC MUNI Strategic Plan and in accordance with the
recommendations of the IRDE, shared values (SH MUNI) and shared priorities (SP MUNI) of Masaryk
University, we commit to fulfilling the following steps leading to the implementation of the main
objectives:
1) Every two years, we will recruit at least one junior research group leader in an open
international selection procedure according to the rules of the CEITEC MUNI Career
System. (SP 1, 2, IRDE, SH MUNI: Internationalization, Competitiveness, Human
Resources Care in Research)
2) We will introduce a new system of scientific evaluation in accordance with the
CoARA and DORA principles based on diversity of outputs, preferring the quality and
impact of scientific research to quantity and unjustified overproduction. (SP 1, IRDE,
SH MUNI: Competitiveness, Open Science, SP MUNI: Principles of Internal Evaluation and
Faculty/Institute Funding)
3) We will introduce a new concept of grant support aimed at obtaining prestigious
individual grants. (SP 1, IRDE, SH MUNI: Competitiveness, Open Science, SP MUNI:
Principles of Internal Evaluation and Faculty/Institute Funding)
4) We will revise the CEITEC MU Career System so that it consistently describes the
institute's Retirement policy and enables its full implementation. (SP 4, IRDE, SH
MUNI: Competitiveness, Sustainability, Human Resources Care in Research)
5) We will set up a sustainability strategy for core facilities. (SP 3, IRDE, SH MUNI:
Competitiveness, Sustainability, Open Science, SP MUNI: Social impact and relevance of
research)
6) We will introduce a proactive technology transfer policy based on scouting results
with application potential. (SP 1, 3, IRDE, SH MUNI: Competitiveness, Sustainability,
Open Science, SP MUNI: Social impact and relevance of research)
7) We will regularly monitor the quality of administrative services at CEITEC MU through
a questionnaire survey. (SP 4, IRDE, SH MUNI: Human Resources Care in Research)
Strategic priorities of CEITEC MUNI (SP) to fulfill the mission and vision:
SP 1: Excellent research
SP 2: Supporting future leaders in research
SP 3: Research infrastructure
SP 4: Governance and human resources
SP 5: Societal relevance and recognition
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8) We will ensure better integration and respect for administrative employees as an
integral part of CEITEC MU. (SP 4, IRDE, SH MUNI: Human Resources Care in Research)
9) We will regularly carry out an evaluation of the scientific excellence of research
teams (every 5 years), an evaluation of the quality of services of shared laboratories
(every 4 years) and a leadership interview of all senior scientists (every 3 years). (SP
MUNI: Principles of Internal Evaluation and Funding of the Faculty/Institute)
10) We will support the publication of scientific results in Open Science mode. (SH MUNI:
Open Science)
11) We will ensure that the conditions are in place to secure and retain HR Excellence in
Research Award (HRS4R) in the long term. (SH MUNI: Human Resources Care in
Research)
12) We will establish the CEITEC MUNI Endowment Fund, which will support research
activities and the development of the CEITEC scientific environment. (SP 1,2,4,5, SP
MUNI: Principles of Internal Evaluation and Faculty/Institute Financing)