Head of MoESCS: the statutes of scientific institutes have already been approved, while the formation of governing boards is a priority task

ArmInfo.  RA Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan discussed with the heads of scientific institutes issues related to governance, funding, the appointment of directors, and the certification of research staff. The implementation of the Science Development Strategy for 2026-2030 was also discussed. This was reported by the press service of the MoESCS.

According to the source, Acting Chair of the Higher Education and Science Committee Lilit Mkrtchyan and other representatives of the committee attended the meeting. Introducing Lilit Mkrtchyan, Zhanna Andreasyan expressed confidence in effective cooperation, also emphasizing the importance of taking into account more comprehensively the specific features of the humanities and social sciences.

Regarding the governance of scientific organizations, the minister said that the institutes’ charters had already been approved, while the formation of governing boards was a priority task. Issues related to filling management positions, professional representation on boards, and the certification of research workers were also discussed. In the context of funding the scientific sector, Zhanna Andreasyan confirmed that the Strategic Program for the Development of the Scientific Sector of the Republic of Armenia for 2026-2030, approved by the Government, would be implemented, ensuring continuity of the programs launched and the implementation of new initiatives. At the same time, she emphasized the importance of effectively using public funds, evaluating scientific results, and increasing accountability, as well as promoting scientific achievements.

In this context, possibilities for organizing public events as part of World Science Day on November 10 were discussed, with particular emphasis on engaging schoolchildren. The approval of the basic funding amounts for scientific organizations for the following year was also discussed. The minister emphasized the importance of organizing the process in advance to ensure effective planning of the institutions’ activities. Issues concerning the joint organization of higher education programs were also discussed.

Issues related to the governance of scientific organizations and the funding of the National Academy of Sciences were also raised. The minister confirmed her readiness to continue cooperation with the scientific community and propose practical solutions to the issues raised.