A competitive selection for applied research projects on the development of scientific foundations for state policy in the fields of education and science, as well as innovative activities in these areas, has been announced. The execution of these projects will commence in 2024 and will be funded by the state budget.

Scientific institutions and higher education institutions falling under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Science, which possess objects of the nature reserve fund, are eligible to participate in the competition.

Projects for applied research will be accepted for the competition based on the list "Applied Research Recommended for Implementation in 2024-2025 to Develop Scientific Foundations for State Policy in the Fields of Scientific, Scientific and Technical Activities, and Innovative Activities in the Specified Areas." This list was approved by the order of the Ministry of Education and Science on December 13, 2023, No. 1526.

Applications for participation must be completed according to the instructions by 17:00 on December 22, 2023.

Documents for the competition, along with a cover letter, should be submitted in *.pdf format to the email address: larysa.vozhehova@mon.gov.ua and in hard copy to the address: Directorate of Science Development, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 10 Beresteyiska Street, Kyiv, 01135.