1. OP Research, Development and Education Barbora Holková Pardubice, 13 May 2014

2. Main focus of the programme OP RD&E Improving the quality of education for every learner Improving the quality of education for every learner Improving performance of R&D Strengthening research, technological development and innovation Investing in education, training and vocational training for skills and life- long learning Thematic objective 10: Thematic objective 1: Thematic objective 9: Promoting social inclusion, combatting poverty and any discrimination The global goal of OP RD&E is to speed up our move to growth through human capital via substantial investments into knowledge economy foundations.

3. Main focus of the programme - RESEARCH  Low quality and international competitiveness of R&D  Insufficient focus of R&D on benefits for society  According to the International Audit of RD&I in the CR:  Low degree of internationalisation in the research community  Low overall participation in the FP7 (even in comparison with other New Member States)  Lack of qualified researchers and insufficient training opportunities  Limited quality and scope of doctoral education  Lack of interdisciplinary or application-oriented research  Weak science-industry links in university research  R&D environment does not stimulate high-quality research  Low quality and international competitiveness of R&D  Insufficient focus of R&D on benefits for society  According to the International Audit of RD&I in the CR:  Low degree of internationalisation in the research community  Low overall participation in the FP7 (even in comparison with other New Member States)  Lack of qualified researchers and insufficient training opportunities  Limited quality and scope of doctoral education  Lack of interdisciplinary or application-oriented research  Weak science-industry links in university research  R&D environment does not stimulate high-quality research What do we want to change?

4. Main focus of the programme - RESEARCH  Stairways to excellence: Build research capacity with potential for the development of top-quality, ‘international’ research  Build research capacity to address societal challenges and move towards interdisciplinary problem-oriented research  Readiness of public research institutions to co-operate with the application sphere  Develop the process of ‘smart specialisation’  Human resources for national innovation system – a cross- cutting theme for OP RD&E  Stairways to excellence: Build research capacity with potential for the development of top-quality, ‘international’ research  Build research capacity to address societal challenges and move towards interdisciplinary problem-oriented research  Readiness of public research institutions to co-operate with the application sphere  Develop the process of ‘smart specialisation’  Human resources for national innovation system – a cross- cutting theme for OP RD&E Improved performance of R&D

5. Main focus of the programme - EDUCATION  Initial education - PISA 2012:  A slight improvement does not outweigh the decline in education performance in the long-term  Underperformance in key competences by a significant number of Czech pupils  Significant influence of the socio-economic environs of a school and of the learner´s personal situation on children´s results  Higher education does not reach its potential either in excellence or in labour market relevance  Labour market relevance is a significant issue both at secondary and tertiary education levels (employers´ perspective)  Initial education - PISA 2012:  A slight improvement does not outweigh the decline in education performance in the long-term  Underperformance in key competences by a significant number of Czech pupils  Significant influence of the socio-economic environs of a school and of the learner´s personal situation on children´s results  Higher education does not reach its potential either in excellence or in labour market relevance  Labour market relevance is a significant issue both at secondary and tertiary education levels (employers´ perspective) What do we want to change?

6. Main focus of the programme - EDUCATION INTERVENTIONS AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL:  Evaluation and assessment framework  Management and strategic leadership of schools and HEIs INTERVENTIONS AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL:  Evaluation and assessment framework  Management and strategic leadership of schools and HEIs KEY THEMES OF THE PROGRAMME:  Inclusiveness of the education system  Quality and openness of pre-school education  Performance in key competences  In- and pre-service teacher education and training  Labour market relevance of education  Performance of higher education system KEY THEMES OF THE PROGRAMME:  Inclusiveness of the education system  Quality and openness of pre-school education  Performance in key competences  In- and pre-service teacher education and training  Labour market relevance of education  Performance of higher education system Improving the quality and inclusiveness of education

7. Structure of the priority axes OP RD&E PA 1 Strengthening of capacity for high-quality research (ERDF) TO 1 PA 1 Strengthening of capacity for high-quality research (ERDF) TO 1 PA 2 Development of higher education institutions and human resources for R&D (ESF/ERDF) TO 10 PA 2 Development of higher education institutions and human resources for R&D (ESF/ERDF) TO 10 PA 3 Equal access to high-quality pre-school, primary, and secondary education (ESF) TO 9/TO 10 PA 3 Equal access to high-quality pre-school, primary, and secondary education (ESF) TO 9/TO 10 PA 4 Technical assistance (ERDF) PA 4 Technical assistance (ERDF)

8. Priority axis 1: Strengthening of capacity for high- quality research (ERDF) Thematic objective: 1. Strengthening research, technological development and innovation Investment priority 1: Enhancing research and innovation (R&I) infrastructure and capacity to develop R&I excellence, and promoting centres of competence, in particular those of European interest. Specific objectives corresponding to the investment priority: 1. Strengthen research excellence 2. Increase the benefits of research to society

9. Priority Axis 2: Development of HEIs and human resources for research and development (ESF/ERDF) Thematic objective: 10. Investing in education, training and vocational training for skills and life-long learning Investment priority (ESF): Improving the quality and efficiency of, and access to, tertiary and equivalent education with a view to increasing participation and attainment levels, especially for disadvantaged groups. Specific objectives corresponding to the investment priority 1. Improving the quality of higher education and its labour market relevance 2. Increasing participation of students with special needs; reducing the drop-out rate 3. Improve quality and availability of adult education at HEIs 4. Improve evaluation, quality control and strategic management of HEIs 5. Improve conditions for education linked with R&D and for the development of HR in R&D Investment priority (ERDF): Investing in education, training and vocational training for skills and life-long learning by developing education and training infrastructure. Specific objective corresponding to the investment priority: 1.Enhancing the educational infrastructure at HEIs for the purposes of HEIs profiling; improving access for disadvantaged groups; and increasing the openness of HEIs for the needs of life-long learning education

10. Thank You. barbora.holkova@msmt.cz