The Research and Development Council is an advisory body to the Government of the Czech Republic according to the R&D Act [Code number 130/2002 Coll.]. The Research and Development Council is the successor of the Research and Development Council of the Government of the Czech Republic, which was established according to the previous R&D Act [Code number 300/1992 Coll.].
The members of the Research and Development Council assemble at the meetings taking place once a month where they discuss and approve the materials related to the fulfilment of the tasks of the Council. Between the meetings, the Presidium of the Council meets at least once a week.