Doctoral students' stipends may be increased by 1.7 times.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals aimed at improving the system of training scientific personnel and enhancing the effectiveness of science. This was reported by the President's press service here.

 

It is noted that in recent years, a number of reforms have been implemented in Uzbekistan to support the field of science, increase international competitiveness, and strengthen scientific activity. As a result, the number of articles published in international journals and the share of research in high-ranking publications are growing.

 

The presentation discussed a number of initiatives aimed at bringing the system of training scientific personnel to a new level. In particular, it was proposed to introduce a new system for training scientific personnel for priority areas such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, food safety, medicine, water resources, new materials, and seismology.

 

It was also announced that plans are underway to increase the stipends of doctoral students in these areas by 1.7 times, as well as to allocate additional funds annually for the purchase of equipment and reagents used in research.

 

The presentation also put forward a proposal to introduce a results-oriented mechanism for incentivizing scientific supervisors. According to this, the international scientific activity indicators of scientific supervisors will also be taken into account for successfully defended dissertations.

 

Furthermore, it was proposed to launch the "Scientific Degree within a Project" and "Practical Doctorate" programs. According to this approach, PhD research will be shaped based on the needs of the real sector of the economy and implemented in cooperation with enterprises.

 

The presentation also discussed issues of improving the system of financing scientific projects, attracting international experts, introducing a unified digital system for monitoring scientific activities, and strengthening mechanisms of academic integrity.

 

The President emphasized the importance of thoroughly developing the presented proposals, improving the quality of scientific research, and modernizing the system of training scientific personnel based on contemporary requirements.