Patrik Toula

Patrik Toula brings over a decade of international experience in research project management, global alliance building, and science diplomacy. A graduate in Diplomacy and International Politics, Patrik has spent the last seven years specializing in strategic grant management and research funding, with a primary focus on EU programs (Horizon Europe, EIT, Erasmus+). As Head of the International Grant Support Office at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, he oversees the full project lifecycle – from forming international consortia and drafting competitive proposals to coordinating multi-million-euro budgets and complex cross-border partnerships. Having served in a leadership capacity within the Research Support Offices team of the prestigious Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS) alliance, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening long-term strategic collaboration among leading European institutions. Patrik is a frequent speaker at major global conferences, presenting on inter