1 Reforms in Science in the Republic of Moldova Reforms in Science in the Republic of Moldova Ion Tighineanu, Vice-President, Academy of Sciences of Moldova.

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Reforms in ScienceReforms in Sciencein the Republic of Moldovain the Republic of Moldova

Reforms in ScienceReforms in Sciencein the Republic of Moldovain the Republic of Moldova

Ion Tighineanu, Vice-President, Academy of Sciences of MoldovaIon Tighineanu, Vice-President, Academy of Sciences of MoldovaIon Tighineanu, Vice-President, Academy of Sciences of MoldovaIon Tighineanu, Vice-President, Academy of Sciences of Moldova

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Scientific Potential of the Republic of Moldova

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The Low on Science and Innovation

REFORMS IN SCIENCEREFORMS IN SCIENCEinitiated by the President of the Moldova Republicinitiated by the President of the Moldova Republic

REFORMS IN SCIENCEREFORMS IN SCIENCEinitiated by the President of the Moldova Republicinitiated by the President of the Moldova Republic

The Low is a unique legislative documentThe Low is a unique legislative documentwhich regulates relationships in the which regulates relationships in the

sphere sphere of science and innovationof science and innovation

Ratified by the Parliament on July 15, 2004Ratified by the Parliament on July 15, 2004Ratified by the Parliament on July 15, 2004Ratified by the Parliament on July 15, 2004

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ACCORDING TO THE CODEACCORDING TO THE CODEACCORDING TO THE CODEACCORDING TO THE CODE

The Academy of Sciences becomes the unique public institution of national importance in the field of science and innovation. The Academy of Sciences becomes the unique public institution of national importance in the field of science and innovation.

The Academy of Sciences is authorized with the Government’s competence in the field of scientific research. The Academy of Sciences is authorized with the Government’s competence in the field of scientific research.

The Academy of Sciences, as a public institution, had concluded a Partnership Agreement with the Government of the Republic of Moldova The Academy of Sciences, as a public institution, had concluded a Partnership Agreement with the Government of the Republic of Moldova

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PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT STIPULATESPARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT STIPULATES

The level of financial support of science and innovation fields; The level of financial support of science and innovation fields;

Strategic priorities concerning the development of science and innovation fields; Strategic priorities concerning the development of science and innovation fields;

The infrastructure reorganization in the science and innovation fields. The infrastructure reorganization in the science and innovation fields.

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Consolidation of the State of Law and the use of cultural heritage in the perspective of integration into multicultural and multinational Europe.

Economic basis of sustainable development and efficient use of humane and natural resources.

Biomedicine and human health.

Agriculture and industrial biotechnology.

Nanotechnologies, new materials and information technologies.

Energetic security and efficiency growth of the energetic complex.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION FIELDS

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION FIELDS

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Reforms in Science and Innovation in Moldova

Optimization of the network of research institutions

(38 institutes at present)

Accreditation of the research institutions

Promotion of new strategies and lows

- Strategy of Industrial Development of Moldova - Strategy of the Development of Agriculture - Strategy for the Development of Renewable Energy Sources - Low on Technology Parks and Business Incubators

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SCIENCE FINANCING IN MOLDOVASCIENCE FINANCING IN MOLDOVA(% of GDP) (% of GDP)

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The Low on Science and InnovationThe Low on Science and Innovation of the Republic of Moldova of the Republic of Moldova provides for provides for annual growth of science financingannual growth of science financing

The Low on Science and InnovationThe Low on Science and Innovation of the Republic of Moldova of the Republic of Moldova provides for provides for annual growth of science financingannual growth of science financing

0,74

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Beginning with 2004, Beginning with 2004, after the Law on Science and Innovation after the Law on Science and Innovation

was approved, all researches was approved, all researches are funded through competitionare funded through competition

RESEARCH FUNDINGRESEARCH FUNDINGRESEARCH FUNDINGRESEARCH FUNDING

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Institutional ProjectsInstitutional Projects

State Programme Projects State Programme Projects

Technological Transfer ProjectsTechnological Transfer Projects

Grants for Equipment Purchasing Grants for Equipment Purchasing

Grants for Young ScientistsGrants for Young Scientists

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THE BUDGET for SCIENCETHE BUDGET for SCIENCETHE BUDGET for SCIENCETHE BUDGET for SCIENCE

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International ProjectsInternational Projects

TehnologicTehnological Transfer Projects al Transfer Projects

Economic ServicesEconomic Services

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EXTRABUDGET SCIENCE FINANCINGEXTRABUDGET SCIENCE FINANCINGEXTRABUDGET SCIENCE FINANCINGEXTRABUDGET SCIENCE FINANCING

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INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONINTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONAgreements with Academies of SciencesAgreements with Academies of Sciences

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONINTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONAgreements with Academies of SciencesAgreements with Academies of Sciences

Academy of Sciences of PolandAcademy of Sciences of Poland Academy of Sciences of PolandAcademy of Sciences of Poland

Academy of Sciences of HungaryAcademy of Sciences of Hungary Academy of Sciences of HungaryAcademy of Sciences of Hungary

Bulgarian Academy of SciencesBulgarian Academy of Sciences Bulgarian Academy of SciencesBulgarian Academy of Sciences

National Academy of Sciences of BelarusNational Academy of Sciences of Belarus National Academy of Sciences of BelarusNational Academy of Sciences of Belarus

Academy of Sciences of RussiaAcademy of Sciences of Russia Academy of Sciences of RussiaAcademy of Sciences of Russia

Romanian AcademyRomanian Academy Romanian AcademyRomanian Academy

National Academy of Sciences of UkraineNational Academy of Sciences of Ukraine National Academy of Sciences of UkraineNational Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Academy of Sciences and Arts of MontenegroAcademy of Sciences and Arts of Montenegro Academy of Sciences and Arts of MontenegroAcademy of Sciences and Arts of Montenegro

Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences of Romania Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences of Romania Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences of Romania Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences of Romania

Academy of AgriculturaAcademy of Agricultura1212l Sciences of Ukraine l Sciences of Ukraine Academy of AgriculturaAcademy of Agricultura1212l Sciences of Ukraine l Sciences of Ukraine

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COLLABORATIONCOLLABORATIONWITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSWITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

COLLABORATIONCOLLABORATIONWITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSWITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Russian Foundation for Basic Researches (RFBR)Russian Foundation for Basic Researches (RFBR)Russian Foundation for Basic Researches (RFBR)Russian Foundation for Basic Researches (RFBR)

Russian Scientific Humanitarian Foundation (RSHF)Russian Scientific Humanitarian Foundation (RSHF)Russian Scientific Humanitarian Foundation (RSHF)Russian Scientific Humanitarian Foundation (RSHF)

INTASINTASINTASINTAS

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Science and Technology Center in Ukraine (STCU)Science and Technology Center in Ukraine (STCU) Science and Technology Center in Ukraine (STCU)Science and Technology Center in Ukraine (STCU)

Moldovan Research and Development Association (MRDA) Moldovan Research and Development Association (MRDA) Moldovan Research and Development Association (MRDA) Moldovan Research and Development Association (MRDA)

NATO – Science for Peace and Security Committee NATO – Science for Peace and Security Committee NATO – Science for Peace and Security Committee NATO – Science for Peace and Security Committee

International Center for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS)International Center for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) International Center for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS)International Center for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS)

Center for European Constitutional Law (CECL)Center for European Constitutional Law (CECL) Center for European Constitutional Law (CECL)Center for European Constitutional Law (CECL)

Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF)Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF)Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF)Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF)

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Participation in international projects The scientists of the R. Moldova have participated in the

following Programs:

CRDF + MRDA 200

Marie Curie ActionsFP6

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World Federation of Scientists (Switzerland)

(1999-2006)

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International Agency for Atomic Energy 7

SCOPES (Switzerland) 10

INTAS >100

During 2000-2007 CRDF (Civilian Research & Development Foundation, USA) has committed about 6.5 million dollars for supporting about 200 projects. Around 2000 scientists have participated in 30 CRDF Programs.

Since 1992 INTAS has supported > 100 projects at the total cost of about 2.2 million EURO.

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ASM / MRDA announced JOINT CALLS for 2008ASM / MRDA announced JOINT CALLS for 2008

COOPERATION WITH COOPERATION WITH MRDA/CRDFMRDA/CRDFCOOPERATION WITH COOPERATION WITH MRDA/CRDFMRDA/CRDF

GRANTS FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASINGGRANTS FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING

4 projects – 400 000 USD (100 000 USD / per project)4 projects – 400 000 USD (100 000 USD / per project)

45% MRDA / 45% ASM / 10% applied institution45% MRDA / 45% ASM / 10% applied institution

GRANTS FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASINGGRANTS FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING

4 projects – 400 000 USD (100 000 USD / per project)4 projects – 400 000 USD (100 000 USD / per project)

45% MRDA / 45% ASM / 10% applied institution45% MRDA / 45% ASM / 10% applied institution

GRANTS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTSGRANTS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS

8 projects – 60 000 USD (7 500 USD / per project)8 projects – 60 000 USD (7 500 USD / per project)

2/3 – MRDA / 1/3 – ASM 2/3 – MRDA / 1/3 – ASM

GRANTS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTSGRANTS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS

8 projects – 60 000 USD (7 500 USD / per project)8 projects – 60 000 USD (7 500 USD / per project)

2/3 – MRDA / 1/3 – ASM 2/3 – MRDA / 1/3 – ASM

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SCIENTIFIC INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTSCIENTIFIC INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

COOPERATION WITH COOPERATION WITH MRDA/CRDFMRDA/CRDFCOOPERATION WITH COOPERATION WITH MRDA/CRDFMRDA/CRDF

National Center for Materials Study and Testing, TUMNational Center for Materials Study and Testing, TUM Support fromSupport from MRDA/CRDFMRDA/CRDF – 400 000 $USD400 000 $USD

National Center for Materials Study and Testing, TUMNational Center for Materials Study and Testing, TUM Support fromSupport from MRDA/CRDFMRDA/CRDF – 400 000 $USD400 000 $USD

Center of Advanced Biological Technologies, IGPP, ASMCenter of Advanced Biological Technologies, IGPP, ASMSupport from MRDA/CRDFSupport from MRDA/CRDF – 400 000 $USD400 000 $USD

Center of Advanced Biological Technologies, IGPP, ASMCenter of Advanced Biological Technologies, IGPP, ASMSupport from MRDA/CRDFSupport from MRDA/CRDF – 400 000 $USD400 000 $USD

Center for Education and Research in Moldova, MSUCenter for Education and Research in Moldova, MSU Support from MRDA/CRDF – 300 000 $USDSupport from MRDA/CRDF – 300 000 $USD

Center for Education and Research in Moldova, MSUCenter for Education and Research in Moldova, MSU Support from MRDA/CRDF – 300 000 $USDSupport from MRDA/CRDF – 300 000 $USD

Regional Center for Research and Development of Electronic InstrumentsRegional Center for Research and Development of Electronic Instruments for Civil Use based on New Materials and Technologies, ELIRIfor Civil Use based on New Materials and Technologies, ELIRI

Support from MRDA/CRDF – 400 000 $USDSupport from MRDA/CRDF – 400 000 $USD

Regional Center for Research and Development of Electronic InstrumentsRegional Center for Research and Development of Electronic Instruments for Civil Use based on New Materials and Technologies, ELIRIfor Civil Use based on New Materials and Technologies, ELIRI

Support from MRDA/CRDF – 400 000 $USDSupport from MRDA/CRDF – 400 000 $USD

Central Library and Center for Information Resources and Networks, ASMCentral Library and Center for Information Resources and Networks, ASMSupport from MRDA/CRDF – 200 000 $MRDASupport from MRDA/CRDF – 200 000 $MRDA

Central Library and Center for Information Resources and Networks, ASMCentral Library and Center for Information Resources and Networks, ASMSupport from MRDA/CRDF – 200 000 $MRDASupport from MRDA/CRDF – 200 000 $MRDA

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5 PROJECTS, accepted by STCU

COOPERATION WITH COOPERATION WITH STCUSTCUCOOPERATION WITH COOPERATION WITH STCUSTCU

Development of random lasers based on porous semiconductor Development of random lasers based on porous semiconductor compounds for photonic applicationscompounds for photonic applications – 94 362 Euro – 94 362 Euro

Development of random lasers based on porous semiconductor Development of random lasers based on porous semiconductor compounds for photonic applicationscompounds for photonic applications – 94 362 Euro – 94 362 Euro

Informational tools for assistance of sonographic examinationsInformational tools for assistance of sonographic examinations – – 172 997 Euro172 997 Euro

Informational tools for assistance of sonographic examinationsInformational tools for assistance of sonographic examinations – – 172 997 Euro172 997 Euro

40 projects – presented to STCU for financing

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