The competition for research and development project that will receive state funding in 2021 has been announced

The annual competitive selection of projects of fundamental and applied scientific research, scientific and technical and experimental developments with the participation of higher educational institutions and scientific institutions that belong to the sphere of MES management continues. Implementation and funding of research under the budget program “Scientific and Scientific and Technical Activities of Higher Educational Institutions and Scientific Institutions” will begin in 2021.

The first stage of the competition will take place until November 25, 2020 in the unified information system “Science in Universities” in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Education and Science. The next step, from December 2 to December 25, will be the consideration and approval of the results of the examination of research and development projects at the meetings of the sections on professional areas and at the meeting of the Scientific Council of the Ministry of Education and Science. The results of the competitive selection will be announced by January 8, 2021.

This year, preference will be given to projects aimed at increasing the defense capability and national security of the state.

The minimum cost for a year of research or development, which is planned, is UAH 300 thousand, and the maximum – UAH 1500 thousand. Each institution of higher education or research institution must submit projects for the competition, the total planned cost of which per year does not exceed 150% of the amount of funds released in 2020.

Source: МESU