At the initiative of the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, a presentation was held to introduce the new vision for the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation grant competitions.

The event was opened by Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Givi Mikanadze, who welcomed attendees and outlined initiatives planned for advancing science as part of the ongoing higher education system reform. He emphasized the importance of strengthening scientific research and highlighted the role of the Rustaveli Foundation in achieving this goal.

Deputy Minister Zviad Gabisonia presented the new vision for the grant competitions, focusing on their national significance, goals, priorities, eligibility conditions, and project evaluation mechanisms.

The discussion also covered bilateral and multilateral international programs of the Rustaveli Foundation, prospects for deepening international scientific cooperation, and engagement with international organizations, as well as other priority projects, achievements, and future plans.

Under the new vision for 2026, several competitions will be announced for the first time:

State scientific grants
Grants promoting research and popularization of Georgian cultural heritage in the Vatican
Support and development of Kartveliological centers abroad
Targeted scientific research grants for regional state universities
Targeted grant competitions for undergraduate students

Additionally, the current year’s state scientific grant competition for Kartveliological research has already been announced.