National Research Foundation of Ukraine

The National Research Foundation of Ukraine (hereinafter – the Foundation) is a state budgetary institution established by the Government of Ukraine in 2018 in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Scientific and Scientific-Technological Activities”.

According to the legislation, the Foundation is a special instrument for the implementation of state policy. The Foundation funds the activities aimed at the all-round development of Ukrainian research as a major factor in the economic growth of the state. The activity of the Foundation is aimed at creating favorable conditions, that help citizens to realize their intellectual potential in the field of research and developments. The basic principles of funding and supporting grant-holders are competitiveness and scientific leadership.

The Foundation’s activities are aimed at supporting and developing an effective, sustainable, productive and dynamic research community in Ukraine, capable of generating new relevant knowledge in response to the needs of modern Ukrainian society and the state. The Foundation also sees its mission in creating a favorable environment and attractive conditions for Ukrainian and foreign researchers in Ukraine.

The Foundation aims to facilitate the comprehensive integration of the Ukrainian research community into the global research area by increasing its competitiveness and strengthening cooperation with foreign research networks and environments in the interests of Ukraine.