Ministry of Education and Science: President of Ukraine awards grants to young scientists and doctors of science for 2026
On November 27, 2025, the President of Ukraine signed two decrees on annual grants from the President of Ukraine for 2026:
- No. 130/2025-rp — on awarding grants to young scientists to support scientific research and development;
- No. 131/2025-rp — on the awarding of grants to doctors of science for scientific research and development.
The decisions were made based on competitions held by the National Research Fund of Ukraine in 2025 in accordance with the updated procedures defined by Presidential Decree No. 324/2024 and the Regulations approved by Decrees No. 1210/2002 and No. 446/2009.
The competitions covered the following categories:
- young scientists with doctorates (up to 40 years old);
- doctoral students (up to 35 years old);
- doctors of philosophy/candidates of science (up to 35 years old);
- doctors of science (up to 45 years old).
How many scientists will receive grants in 2026
Based on the results of the competitive selection process, grant support will be awarded to:
- 59 young scientists
- 20 doctors of science.
In total, there are 79 researchers whose candidacies were recommended by the Scientific Council of the National Science Foundation of Ukraine and submitted by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to the Cabinet of Ministers for consideration by the President.
The grants will enable the implementation of new research ideas, the strengthening of scientific schools, and the support of Ukrainian science in key areas.