CEITEC: synergism of EU regional and research policies

A microscope, unique even by world standards, is one of the outcomes of the scientific research at CEITEC (Central European Institute of Technology) BUT (Brno University of Technology), which also serves as an example of how to access European funds. Thanks to well-chosen instruments and technology acquired through the targeted support of the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) for large infrastructures and approved by the Czech government, they have been able to obtain and implement research projects awarded directly by the European Commission. The result of the synergy of national and European grant policy is exemplified by the participation of CEITEC BUT scientists in the FP7 scientific research project UnivSEM. A press release on this topic was issued and is available here. The information was electronically published also in French and is to be found here. You can also check a spot on Brno TV about CEITEC BUT and UnivSEM (in Czech) here.