Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, the first university in Georgia and the Caucasus, traditionally reflects the level of scientific development in the country. During its century-old existence, science schools of international importance have been established at TSU. Due to the establishment and development of these schools, TSU has turned into a science center of regional and international importance. TSU has a healthy ambition to be a leading research center both in Georgia and throughout the region as well as to take a worthy place in the world scientific-educational space. This ambition is further strengthened by the recent statistical data and the steps implemented and planned in terms of science management.
The science competitions held in 2012 have confirmed again that the Tbilisi State University is a leading university among the Georgian higher educational institutions. Presently, up to 200 scientific projects are being implemented at TSU. This enables students to undertake their studies and simultaneously get involved in desirable research projects in order to gain relevant experience.
Statistical data are the most substantial arguments when talking about the university’s leading position in terms of implementing scientific projects. According to the results of the 2012 scientific competition, TSU significantly outstripped all universities by the number of winning scientific projects. This victory opens up more opportunities to TSU scientists and students to get involved in scientific research and ensures high standard of scientific activities at the university.
The results of the competition are as follows:
The results of the State Science Grants for Applied Research 2012 approved by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation: a total of 38 projects were financed, including 18 projects of the Tbilisi State University; 7 projects of the Georgian Technical University; 4 projects of Ilia State University; 2 projects of the Agrarian University; the remaining 7 grants were equally distributed among other institutions.
The results of the State Science Grants for Fundamental Research 2012 approved by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation: a total of 94 projects were financed, including 42 projects of the Tbilisi State University (39 – leader, 3 – co-participant); 14 projects of Ilia State University; 11 projects of the Georgian Technical University; 7 projects of the Agrarian University; 4 projects of the Ivane Beritashvili Center for Experimental Biomedicine; 3 projects of the Shota Rustaveli Batumi State University; 2 projects of the Akaki Tsereteli Kutaisi University; 2 projects of the National Center of Manuscripts; 2 projects of the National Museum; the remaining 10 grants were equally distributed among other institutions.
23 projects were financed as a result of state grants competition with the participation of Georgian compatriots abroad: TSU – 11 projects; Ilia State University – 5 projects; the remaining 7 grants were equally distributed among other institutions.
11 projects were financed in the joint competition announced by the Science and Technology Center in Ukraine and the Georgian National Science Foundation: TSU – 5 projects; Agrarian University – 2 projects; Center for Life Science Research – 2 projects; Ilia University and Medical University – 1 project.
In frames of the presidential grant contest for young scientists, a total of 77 projects were financed with 30 projects belonging to TSU.
33 projects including 17 projects developed by TSU were financed in frames of the state grants competition offering young scientists relevant internships abroad.
