The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations has announced the second stage of grants from the Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) as part of the KIVO project. This was announced at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency by Deputy Minister Durus Kozoev.
Kozoev noted that the main goal of this project is to improve the quality of scientific research and adapt educational programs to the demands of the labor market. As part of this initiative, it is planned to create a center for research and innovation, as well as organize a competition for grants from the AIF. He also added that the project will cover three key areas.
“The first area includes increasing the relevance and quality of educational and research programs through the modernization of university infrastructure. Within this area, five specialized centers for research and innovation will be established based on the universities of KGMA, KGTU, KNAU, KNU, and OshGU. This involves creating modern laboratories, new educational programs, expanding international cooperation, implementing digital technologies, and establishing direct contacts with industry. The second area is related to increasing the research and innovation potential of universities through funding from the AIF. And the third area is strengthening the quality management system in higher education, including revising accreditation criteria and improving internal quality systems in universities,” clarified Durus Kozoev.
The Deputy Minister added that applications can be submitted by teachers and researchers from all universities in Kyrgyzstan, with priority given to projects led by women, as well as initiatives involving female students and representatives of vulnerable groups.
The AIF offers grants of up to 200,000 US dollars with a funding duration of up to 36 months. The application submission dates are as follows:
Stage 1 - until April 8, 2026, 24:00:
Stage 2 - until July 30, 2026, 24:00 for the submission of full applications.
More detailed information and application forms can be found here: https://egov.kg/ru/ministry/104/news/21044
