Key changes to the tender documentation were announced at the VES 2027 seminar

On February 24, 2026, ČR Health Research Agency ČR a seminar in Prague on the newly announced VES 2027 public competition, which was intended for both project proposers and grant department staff. Representatives of the agency, Prof. Ondřej Slabý, JUDr. Ivana Reichová, and Ing. Iva Škach Vrbíková, provided information on the main changes in the tender documentation and practical aspects of submitting project proposals. The seminar saw record attendance of more than 450 interested parties.

During the hybrid meeting, updates were presented concerning the structure of the project proposal, evaluation rules, expected results, and formal requirements for submission. Special attention was also paid to the practical aspects of completing the proposal in ISVP and the most common mistakes made by applicants.

We would like to thank all participants, both those who attended in person and those who joined online, for the rich discussion and insightful comments, and we look forward to further cooperation! All three presentations from the seminar are available in the attached files. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on our website in the section FAQ, or you can contact us by email .

Attachments:
Evaluation process
Changes to the tender documentation and general rules
Changes to the ISVP and what not to forget