Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic:

The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic is the main state body that determines the country’s scientific and technical policy and provides funding for scientific research from the state budget.

The Ministry organizes state scientific programs, competitions of scientific projects and coordinates the activities of scientific organizations and universities.It organizes state scientific programs, holds national competitions for research projects, and coordinates scientific institutions and universities across the country.

The Ministry supports both fundamental and applied research and promotes scientific development in priority areas.

 Key Features:

  • Main source of government research funding in Kyrgyzstan.
  • Supports fundamental and applied science through state budget allocations.
  • Conducts nationwide competitive grant calls for research projects.
  • Coordinates universities and research institutes to strengthen the national research system.
  • Promotes development of national research programs and scientific infrastructure.

Grant from the Academic Innovation Fund (AIF)

 The aim of the AIF is to promote the development of innovation and scientific and educational potential of university teachers and researchers through the provision of grants for research and academic development.Its purpose is to strengthen the scientific and educational potential of faculty members and researchers through funding for academic development and applied research.

Maximum grant amount: up to $200 thousand.

Maximum project duration: up to 36 months.

 

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Guidelines for implementing the Academic Innovation Foundation Grant Program minnauka.gov.kg

 

 

Foundation for the Development of Science and Innovation under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic:

provides grants to support basic and applied research in various fields of science and technology. Its priorities include sustainable development, digitalization, agricultural innovation, and projects with significant scientific or technological impact.

Key features:

  • Support of fundamental and applied research in various branches of science and technology.
  • Priorities: sustainable development, digitalization, agricultural innovations.
  • Strategic focus on high-priority scientific and technological fields.
  • Supports fundamental research, applied projects, and technology development.
  • Encourages production of patents, prototypes, and innovations.
  • Aims to reinforce national scientific competitiveness and technological progress.
  • Funds projects that contribute to economic modernization and national development priorities.

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