Tomáš Vrtný serves as the director of the European Research College Amsterdam, where he oversees the academic leadership and strategic development of the centre. His work is focused on advancing research in the areas of legal theory, international and commercial law, political science, and international relations. He actively supports the centre’s commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue and research-led enquiry. Tomáš is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that enables scholars to pursue their research with a high degree of independence. At ERC Amsterdam, researchers are offered the opportunity to focus exclusively on their projects, without teaching obligations, and to develop their academic profiles through collaboration, publication, and participation in international events. Under his guidance, the centre continues to grow as a space for critical and innovative thinking, with an emphasis on scholarly integrity, excellence, and open exchange. Tomáš works closely with colleagues and early-career researchers to ensure that ERC Amsterdam remains an intellectually vibrant and inclusive research community.