Young scientists will be involved in the development of science development policy
Within the framework of the higher education and science reform, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Nunu Mitskevich hosted young scientists and discussed with them the opportunities for strengthening scientific-research institutes and implementing a cluster approach.
During the meeting, Nunu Mitskevich noted that one of the main priorities of the higher education and science reform is the rejuvenation of the scientific corps, and that the planning and management of this process must be carried out with the active involvement of young scientists.
The Deputy Minister provided the youth with information regarding the new results-oriented funding model for higher education, the refinement of which is underway with the active participation of educational and scientific institutions. According to Nunu Mitskevich, it is important to consolidate all resources available to the Ministry and deploy them purposefully in order to strengthen priority directions and encourage successful scientific groups.
At the meeting, the young people shared their views with the Deputy Minister regarding the development of science and highlighted the needs that will facilitate their full integration into the scientific space and the conduct of research.
In addition, Nunu Mitskevich spoke about Horizon Europe, the upcoming European Union framework program, and emphasized the necessity of young scientists' involvement in the process of preparing competitive project proposals.
The meeting, which was held in a discussion format, was attended by scholarship holders named after Niko Ketskhoveli, Ivane Beritashvili, and Ekvtime Takaishvili, staff members of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), members of the Council of Young Scientists of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, and scholarship holders of the Agricultural Academy.
The format for subsequent meetings with target groups for planning science development policy was also determined.
