Patronage

The patronage of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) is an honorary distinction awarded by its President to scientific, cultural, educational, and generally beneficial events organized by the CAS institutes, scientific societies, and other entities. This patronage serves as an expression of support and as a signal to the public that the CAS considers the event important and worthy of attention.

The granting of patronage may include forms such as formal endorsement, media partnership, participation in the announcement of the event, possible co-organization, and authorization to use the CAS logo as a trademark for the purpose of presenting this patronage at the event and in connection with it.

Granted patronage

Conditions for granting patronage:

• The patronage shall be mentioned on all related event materials (e.g., invitations, flyers, posters, catalogues, etc.).
• The patronage shall be presented during the event.
• If the event is promoted in the media, the information about the granted patronage shall be included.
• The applicant is entitled to use the CAS logo trademarks for the purpose of presenting the patronage at and in connection with the event.
• The CAS logo shall be displayed on promotional materials with appropriate graphic quality and size, in accordance with the Brand and Visual Style Guidelines of the CAS.
• The patronage shall be presented on the event organizer's website with an active link to the AV ČR website www.avcr.cz.

How to apply for patronage:

Applications for patronage must be submitted in writing:

• to email to the address below,
• via a data box,
• or in paper form to the address of the CAS headquarters.

Form of application for patronage according to the type of applicant:

a) CAS institutes, the Czech Government, the Czech Parliament, and central government authorities submit an application for
patronage stating who is applying, to what extent, and for which events.
b) Public universities, public cultural institutions, departmental research organizations and their associations, etc., submit an application for patronage by completing this application form.
c) Other applicants submit an application for patronage by completing this application form.

Evaluation of events with granted patronage:

Applicants listed under points b) and c) shall complete an evaluation form after the event and submit it either to the email address provided below, via the data box, or in paper form to the address of the CAS headquarters.

Granting of patronage:

Patronage shall be granted by the President of the CAS in writing, in the form of an official certificate.

Patronage shall not be granted to applicants who failed to meet the conditions for its granting at a previous event.

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